Common Procedures; Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge (Esd) Damage; Emergency Procedures (Without An Esd Kit) - EMC Data Domain DS60 Hardware Manual

Removing and Replacing FRUs

Common procedures

Avoiding electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage

Emergency procedures (without an ESD kit)

EMC Data Domain DS60 Expansion Shelf Installation and FRU Replacement Hardware Guide
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This topic contains procedures which are common to the handling of field replaceable
units (FRU) within a device.
Listing of common procedures
The following are the common procedures which are used for the handling FRUs:
Avoiding electro-static discharge (ESD) damage
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Emergency procedures without an ESD kit
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Hardware acclimation times
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Identifying faulty parts
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When replacing or installing hardware units, you can inadvertently damage the
sensitive electronic circuits in the equipment by simply touching them. Electrostatic
charge that has accumulated on your body discharges through the circuits. If the air in
the work area is very dry, running a humidifier in the work area will help decrease the
risk of ESD damage. Follow the procedures below to prevent damage to the
equipment.
Be aware of the following requirements:
Provide enough room to work on the equipment.
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Clear the work site of any unnecessary materials or materials that naturally build
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up electrostatic charge, such as foam packaging, foam cups, cellophane wrappers,
and similar items.
Do not remove replacement or upgrade units from their antistatic packaging until
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you are ready to install them.
Before you begin service, gather together the ESD kit and all other materials you
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will need.
Once servicing begins, avoid moving away from the work site; otherwise, you may
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build up an electrostatic charge.
Use ESD anti-static gloves or an ESD wristband (with strap).
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If using an ESD wristband with a strap:
Attach the clip of the ESD wristband to the ESD bracket or bare metal on a
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cabinet/rack or enclosure.
Wrap the ESD wristband around your wrist with the metal button against your
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skin.
If a tester is available, test the wristband.
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If an emergency arises and the ESD kit is not available, follow the procedures in
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Emergency Procedures (without an ESD kit).
In an emergency when an ESD kit is not available, use the following procedures to
reduce the possibility of an electrostatic discharge by ensuring that your body and the
subassembly are at the same electrostatic potential.