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Removal and Replacement Preliminaries 6-3
Preventing Damage to Drives
To prevent static damage to hard drives, use the following precautions:
■ Handle drives gently, using static-guarding techniques.
■ Store drives in the original shipping containers.
■ Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface.
■ Handle drives on surfaces that have at least one inch of shockproof foam.
■ Always place drives with the PCB assembly-side down on the foam.
Grounding Methods
The method for grounding must include a wrist strap or a foot strap at
a grounded workstation. When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded
system. When standing, use footstraps and a grounded floor mat.
Table 6-2
Static-Shielding Protection Levels
Method Voltages
Antistatic plastic 1,500
Carbon-loaded plastic 7,500
Metallized laminate 15,000
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