Prevent ESD Damage

Many components housed within the chassis can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. To protect these components from damage, perform these steps before opening the chassis for service. See Safety Information.

1. Prepare an antistatic surface to set parts on during the removal, installation, or replacement process.

   Place ESD-sensitive components, such as printed circuit boards, on an antistatic mat.

2. Attach an antistatic wrist strap.

   When servicing or removing switch components, attach an antistatic strap to your wrist and then to a metal area on the chassis.

3. Consider your next task.
   • If you are servicing a data cable, see Remove a Data Cable.
   • If you are servicing any other component, see Remove the Air Duct Assembly.

Related Information

• Safety Information

• Service Tools

• Read the Switch Serial Number (Oracle ILOM)

• Locate the Switch

• Remove the Air Duct Assembly

• Remove a Snap Bracket

• Prepare to Power Off the Switch

• Power Off a Power Supply