Take ESD Precautions

System components contain static-sensitive parts. To avoid damaging these parts while performing installation procedures, always observe the following precautions:

• Keep ALL system components turned off during installation until requested to turn them on.
• Keep static-sensitive components in their original shipping containers until ready for installation.
• Do not place static-sensitive components on a metal surface. Place them inside their protective shipping bag or on an anti-static mat.
• Avoid touching connectors and other components.
• When you do need to touch connectors and other internal server components, make sure the server is grounded and that you are grounded with an ESD wrist strap before doing any work inside the server or handling memory, CPUs, expansion cards or any other internal components.

Note: Dry climates and cold-weather heating environments have lower relative humidity and are more likely to produce static electricity.

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