Handling Static Sensitive Devices; Removing The Cover, Door, And Bezel - IBM xSeries 230 6RY Hardware Maintenance Manual

v Avoid loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before
v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.
v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, rings, necklaces, and loose-fitting wrist
v Remove items from your shirt pocket (such as pens or pencils) that could fall
v Take care to avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hair pins,

Handling static sensitive devices

Static electricity, though harmless to you, can seriously damage server components
or options.
Note: When you are adding an internal option, do not open the static-protective
When you handle options and other server components, take these precautions to
avoid damage from static electricity:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
v Always handle components carefully. Handle adapters, the memory board, and
v Prevent others from touching components.
v When you are installing a new option, touch the static-protective package
v When possible, remove the option and install it directly into the server without
v Do not place the option on the server's covers or any metal surface.

Removing the cover, door, and bezel

The following sections describe how to remove the cover, the door (for tower
models), and the bezel.
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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.
or screws, into the server.
package containing the option until you are instructed to do so.
you.
memory modules (DIMMs) by the edges. Never touch any exposed circuitry.
containing the option to a metal expansion-slot screw or other unpainted metal
surface on the server for at least two seconds. (This reduces static electricity
from the package and from your body.)
setting the option down. When this is not possible, place the static-protective
package that the option comes in on a smooth, level surface and place the option
on it.