Replacing Components; Safety Recommendations; Required Tools; Using An Electrostatic Wrist Strap - Dell EqualLogic FS7610 Series Hardware Owner's Manual

2 Replacing Components

This chapter describes how to replace appliance components or the entire appliance.

Safety Recommendations

Follow these safety recommendations:
• Before you work on the EqualLogic FS7610 hardware, read and follow the safety instructions packaged with
your system.
• Use care when moving and opening the shipping box. Leave the components packaged until you are ready to
install them.
• Place the components in a protected area that has adequate airflow and is free of excessive humidity,
flammable gas, and corrosion.
• You need at least two people to install the hardware. Use proper lifting and carrying techniques when
unpacking and moving the components.
• Make sure each FS7610 NAS appliance is fully grounded at all times to prevent damage from electrostatic
discharge.
• When handling an FS7610 NAS appliance or any of its components, use an electrostatic wrist guard or a
similar form of protection. See
• Hold the hardware level with the rack when you install it.

Required Tools

The following tools are needed to replace the appliance or its components; these are not provided.
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Electrostatic wrist strap or other form of ESD protection

Using an Electrostatic Wrist Strap

You must use an electrostatic wrist strap to protect sensitive hardware from electrostatic discharge.
1. Connect the steel snap on the coiled cord to the stud on the elastic band. See
Using an Electrostatic Wrist Strap on page 9.
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