HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 - Page 202

Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention Before you touch any internal components in the library, including drives, you must take precautions against electrostatic discharge (ESD). Caution Components are sensitive to static electricity: Even a small electrostatic discharge can damage an electrical component that is inside the library. A damaged component might not fail immediately, but over time, it will become worse and might eventually cause an "intermittent" problem. Be sure that you touch an unpainted metal surface of the library before you reach inside the library or touch the drives. Before you touch any internal components: 1. With your finger, touch an unpainted metal surface of the library. In some libraries, you can touch the library's frame. In other libraries, you might have to touch a bolt on the wall or on the door frame. 2. Keep your body movement to a minimum as you touch the drives or the library components. Note Antistatic wrist straps that have clip-on ends are commercially available. Appendix D Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention 201