Service Tools
Antistatic Mat
Place ESD-sensitive components such as motherboards, memory, and other PCBs on an
antistatic mat.
Related Information
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“Prevent ESD Damage” on page 41
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“Service Tools” on page 35
Service Tools
You need the following tools for most service operations:
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Antistatic wrist strap
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Antistatic mat
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No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
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T10 Torx screwdriver
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Pen or pencil (to power on server)
Related Information
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“Safety Information” on page 33
Fillers
A filler is an empty metal or plastic enclosure that is installed at the factory or in the field into a
server component slot that does not contain a functioning component. The fillers ensure proper
airflow through the system. Depending on the component configuration, the server can include
the following types of fillers:
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Drive filler
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PCIe card filler (covering back panel, not filling the connector slot)
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Fan filler
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