SDLT 600 Product Manual | Chapter 4: Installing Your Tape Drive |
4.2.2Handling
Damage to the SDLT 600 tape drive system can occur as the result of careless handling, vibration, shock, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). For more details about ESD, refer to “Electrostatic Discharge Protection” on page
CAUTION Always handle the SDLT 600 tape drive system with care to avoid damage to the precision internal components. Hold the internal tape drive by the sides, or the tabletop tape drive by the bottom. Never hold either tape drive by inserting fingers into the receiver area on the front of the tape drive. Damage to the receiver area may occur if you lift or carry it in this manner.
Follow these guidelines to avoid damage to the tape drive:
•Always observe prescribed ESD precautions.
•Keep the internal tape drive in its
•Always use a properly fitted wrist strap or other suitable ESD protection when handling the tape drive.
•Hold the internal tape drive only by its sides.
•Do not bump, jar, or drop the tape drive. Use care when transporting the tape drive.
•Always handle the tape drive carefully and gently. A drop of ¼ inch onto a bench or desktop may damage a tape drive.
•Never place the tape drive so that it rests on its front bezel. Always gently place the tape drive flat, printed circuit board (PCB) side down, on an appropriate
•Do not pack other materials with the tape drive in its
•Place the tape drive in the
•Do not stack objects on the tape drive.
•Do not expose the tape drive to moisture.
•Do not place foreign objects inside the tape drive’s receiver area.
4.2.3Electrostatic Discharge Protection
Several electrical components of the SDLT 600 tape drive system are sensitive to static electricity and electrostatic discharge (ESD). Even a static buildup or discharge that is too slight to feel can be sufficient to destroy or degrade a component’s operation.
March 2004 |
