HP 20-700 Manuale Utente

144 General Usage

Appendix A

General Usage

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Other Precautions

Tape drives contain very sensitive electrical components. It is important to 

follow the proper procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD), which 

could result in damage to the product. Failure to take proper precautions could 

lead to intermittent failures or premature hard failures.
Use the following general precautions when handling tape drives:

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Use a properly installed anti-static mat on your work surface.

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Use properly fitted wrist-grounding straps.

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Be careful not to touch any PC board components.

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If installing the tape drive, always leave it in its anti-static bag until you are 

ready to install it.

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Place the tape drive on a properly grounded anti-static work surface when 

it is out of its protective anti-static bag.

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Do not use the bag as a substitute for the work surface anti-static mat. The 

outside of the bag may not have the same anti-static properties as the 

inside. 

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When removing or replacing the tape drive, never rest it on its front bezel 

(the side containing the drive door where tapes are inserted).

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Do not place hands or foreign objects inside the tape drive’s door or drive 

bay, or touch internal components. Skin oils will damage the recording 

heads.