Sun Microsystems Fire V890 Service Manual page 55

2. Use an antistatic mat or similar surface.
When performing any option installation or service procedure, place static-sensitive
parts, such as boards, cards, and disk drives, on an antistatic surface. The following
items can be used as an antistatic surface:
The bag used to wrap a Sun replacement part
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The shipping container used to package a Sun replacement part
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Sun electrostatic discharge (ESD) mat, Sun part number 250-1088 (available
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through your Sun sales representatives)
Disposable ESD mat, shipped with replacement parts or options
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3. Use an antistatic wrist strap.
Attach one end of the strap to the system chassis sheet metal, and attach the other
end to your wrist. Refer to the instructions that come with the strap.
Note – Make sure that the wrist strap is in direct contact with the metal on the
chassis.
4. Detach both ends of the strap after you complete the installation or service
procedure.
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