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144 General Usage Appendix A
General Usage
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Other Precautions
Tape drives contain very sensitive electrical components. It is important to
follow the proper procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD), which
could result in damage to the product. Failure to take proper precautions could
lead to intermittent failures or premature hard failures.
Use the following general precautions when handling tape drives:
■ Use a properly installed anti-static mat on your work surface.
■ Use properly fitted wrist-grounding straps.
■ Be careful not to touch any PC board components.
■ If installing the tape drive, always leave it in its anti-static bag until you are
ready to install it.
■ Place the tape drive on a properly grounded anti-static work surface when
it is out of its protective anti-static bag.
■ Do not use the bag as a substitute for the work surface anti-static mat. The
outside of the bag may not have the same anti-static properties as the
inside.
■ When removing or replacing the tape drive, never rest it on its front bezel
(the side containing the drive door where tapes are inserted).
■ Do not place hands or foreign objects inside the tape drive’s door or drive
bay, or touch internal components. Skin oils will damage the recording
heads.