Preparing to Replace System Components

No tools are required to replace customer-replaceable components in a ztC Endurance system.

Working on the physical system can expose electronic components to potential damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Whenever working on a system:

Using ESD Precautions

Notices: To avoid damaging ESD-sensitive components during handling, always take the following precautions.

  • Ground yourself before working with system components. Put a grounding strap on your wrist and attach its other end to some suitable grounding point, such as a computer-system cabinet.

  • Discharge static electricity by touching an unpainted portion of the system just before handling ESD-sensitive parts.

  • Store PCIe adapters in their static-protective envelope until you are ready to install them in the system.

  • Hold a PCIe adapter by its edges.

Observing Cautions and Warnings

Observe the following warnings, cautions, notices, and notes.

Warning: If a component is not customer-replaceable, do not attempt to remove or replace it. Doing so may result in serious personal injury and/or damage to the system.
Avertissement: Si un composant n’est pas remplaçable par le client, n’essayez pas de le retirer ou de le remplacer. Cela pourrait provoquer des blessures graves et/ou endommager le système.
Notices: When replacing a system component, always observe the following guidelines.

  • Remove a component only when its status LEDS indicate that it is safe to remove. See Status LEDs for information about each component’s status LEDs.

  • When necessary, see Status LEDs to learn how to identify a failed component and take it offline before servicing it.

  • Read the entire procedure so that you fully understand it. If any part of the procedure is not clear, see Getting Help.

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