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Electrostatic Discharge
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.
Preventing Electrostatic Damage
To prevent {xe "electrostatic discharge"}electrostatic damage, observe the following
precautions:
Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
Keep electrostatoc-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-
free workstations.
Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.
Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or
assembly.
Grounding Methods
There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods
when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:
Use a wrist strap connected to 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.
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