Sun Microsystems Sun Fire V490 - Manual (Page 149)

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2. Use an antistatic mat or similar surface.
When performing any 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
■ The shipping container used to package a Sun replacement part
■
Sun electrostatic discharge (ESD) mat, Sun part number 250-1088 (available
through your Sun sales representatives)
■ Disposable ESD mat, shipped with replacement parts or options
3. Use an antistatic wrist strap.
Attach the appropriate end to the system chassis sheet metal and attach the other
end of the strap 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 have completed the installation or service
procedure.
Bare metal area