Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
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Remove all plastic, vinyl, and foam material from the work area.
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Wear an antistatic wrist strap at all times when handling any customer-replaceable unit (CRU).
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Before handling any CRU, discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded surface.
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Do not remove a CRU from its antistatic protective bag until you are ready to install it.
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After removing a CRU from the chassis, immediately place it in an antistatic bag or antistatic packaging.
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Handle any card that is part of a CRU by its edges only and avoid touching the components or circuitry.
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Do not slide a CRU over any surface.
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Limit body movement (which builds up static electricity) during the removal and replacement of a CRU.