Gateway 920 Manuale Utente

Preventing static electricity discharge

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The components inside your server are extremely sensitive to static electricity, 
also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Before working with server components, follow these guidelines:

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Turn off the server, then unplug the power cord and all other cables.

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Press the power button to drain any residual power from the server.

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Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and 
attach it to a bare metal part of the server. You can also touch a bare metal 
surface on the back of the server with your finger.

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Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing 
foam.

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Avoid working on the server when your work area is extremely humid.

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Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready 
to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags 
because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection.

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Always hold expansion cards by their edges or their metal mounting 
brackets. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the 
cards. Never slide expansion cards or components over any surface.

ESD can permanently damage electrostatic 
discharge-sensitive components in the server. Prevent 
ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you 
open the server case.

To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and 
moving parts, turn off your server and unplug the power 
cord and modem cable before opening the server case.

To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object 
into the vent holes of the power supply.