Electrostatic Discharge
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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when
setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other
conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage
may reduce the life expectancy of the device.
To prevent electrostatic damage:
• Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers
• Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-protected
workstations
• Place parts in a static-protected area before removing them from their containers
• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry
• Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly
C.2
Grounding Methods
Several grounding methods can be used to prevent electrostatic discharge. Use one or more
of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:
• Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer
chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm (± 10 percent)
resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against
the skin.
• Use heel straps, toe straps or boot straps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on
both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats.
• Use conductive field service tools
• Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat
