Rules for handling drives

You must take care to avoid damaging the drives while removing and replacing them.

Prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD):
- Keep the drive in the ESD bag until you are ready to install it.
- Do not insert a metal tool or knife into the ESD bag.
  Open the ESD bag by hand or cut the top off with a pair of scissors.
- Keep the ESD bag and any packing materials in case you must return a drive later.
- Always wear an ESD wrist strap grounded to an unpainted surface on your chassis.
Handle drives carefully:
- Always use both hands when removing, installing, or carrying a drive.
- Never force a drive into the chassis.
- Do not stack drives on top of each other.
- Protect the drives from excessive shock, because shock might damage the components of the drives.
- Always use approved packaging when shipping drives.