ESD Prevention
The static electricity released by the human body or conductors may damage the mainboard or other electrostatic-sensitive devices. The damage caused by static electricity will shorten the service time of the devices.
To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following:
- Use the ESD floor (or ESD mat) and ESD chairs in the equipment room. Use ESD materials for partition boards, screens, and curtains in the equipment room.
- All floor-standing electric devices, metal frames, and metal rack shells in the equipment room must be directly grounded. All electric meters or tools on a workbench must be connected to the common ground point of the workbench.
- Monitor the temperature and humidity in the equipment room. The heating system may reduce the humidity and increases static electricity indoors.
- Place the product in an ESD bag to avoid direct contact during transportation and storage.
- Before transporting electrostatic-sensitive components to a work area that is not affected by static electricity, store them in their original packages.
- Place the component on a grounded surface and then take it out of the package.
- Before installing or removing a server component, wear an ESD wrist strap that is properly grounded.
- During parts replacement, keep new components in ESD bags before installation, and place removed components on conductive mats for temporary storage.
- Do not touch pins, wires, or circuits.