Working Inside The Server With The Power On; Handling Static-Sensitive Devices - IBM 8647 - Eserver xSeries 225 Installation Manual

v You do not remove the air baffle when the server is operational. Operating the
v Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a microprocessor baffle or a

Working inside the server with the power on

Your server supports hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely while it is
turned on and the cover is removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside
a server that is turned on:
v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts
v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.
v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist
v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that could fall
v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws,

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention:
To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages
until you are ready to install them.
To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, observe the following
precautions:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry.
v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.
v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces
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IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide
server without the air baffle might cause the microprocessor to overheat.
microprocessor and heat sink.
before working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working
inside the server.
watches.
into the server as you lean over it.
into the server.
Static electricity can damage electronic devices, including your server.
you.
metal part of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from
the package and from your body.
setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into
its static-protective package. Do not place the device on your server cover or on
a metal surface.
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.