Accessing The System; Tools; Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge - Intergraph InterServe 80 System Reference Manual

1 Accessing the System

This chapter lists tools and describes protecting against electrostatic discharge. It also describes
opening and closing the case, and accessing components behind the power supply.
This system features a new, extensible chassis architecture designed for ease of upgrades and
expansion. The design provides easy access to PCI and ISA card slots, memory, processors, and the
power supply. You do not need any tools to open the InterServe 80 case.
NOTE "Right side" and "left side" are as seen from the front of the unit.
CAUTION Use an antistatic wrist strap for all servicing procedures to avoid the possibility of electrostatic
discharge.
WARNING Follow all warnings and cautions in the servicing instructions. If you fail to follow
documented, approved procedures, personal injury and damage to equipment can result.

Tools

You will need the following tools to service the system:
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Antistatic wrist strap
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Antistatic mat connected to an earth ground
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Quarter-inch nutdriver
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No. 1 and No. 2 Phillips screwdrivers
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Small or medium flat-blade standard screwdriver

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage sensitive components inside the unit. Take the following
precautions when working with internal components:
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Unplug the unit from AC power before servicing any electronic component inside the chassis.
Remember that the InterServe 80 is always on when connected to AC power.
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Touch the bare metal of the chassis to ensure the chassis and your body are at the same electric
potential.
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Attach the antistatic wrist strap to its connector on the antistatic mat. Ensure that the metal
conductor bead in the elastic sleeve of the antistatic strap contacts bare skin.
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Handle all printed circuit boards as little as possible and by the edges only.
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Leave new parts in their protective packaging until you install them.
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