Using An Antistatic Wrist Strap; Using An Antistatic Mat; Using Esd Handling Precautions - Sun Oracle Sun Fire X4270 M2 Service Manual

Caution – Circuit boards and storage drives contain electronic components that are
extremely sensitive to static electricity. Ordinary amounts of static electricity from
clothing or the work environment can destroy the components located on these
boards and drives. Do not touch the components along their connector edges.
Caution – You must disconnect both power supplies before servicing any of the
components documented in this chapter.
2.9.1.1

Using an Antistatic Wrist Strap

Wear an antistatic wrist strap and use an antistatic mat when handling components
such as storage drive assemblies, circuit boards, or PCIe cards. When servicing or
removing server components, attach an antistatic strap to your wrist and then to a
metal area on the chassis. Following this practice equalizes the electrical potentials
between you and the server.
Note – An antistatic wrist strap is not included in the Accessory Kit for the Sun Fire
X4270 M2 Server. However, antistatic wrist straps are still included with options and
components.
2.9.1.2

Using an Antistatic Mat

Place ESD-sensitive components on an antistatic mat.
2.9.2

Using ESD Handling Precautions

1. Prepare an antistatic surface to set parts on during the removal, installation, or
replacement process.
Place ESD-sensitive components such as the printed circuit boards on an antistatic
mat. The following items can be used as an antistatic mat:
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Antistatic bag used to wrap an Oracle replacement part
Oracle ESD mat, part number 250-1088
A disposable ESD mat (shipped with some replacement parts or optional
system components)