B Electrostatic Discharge
To prevent damage to 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
fi
nger 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, observe the following precautions:
•
Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in
static-safe containers.
•
Keep electrostatic-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 by a ground cord to a grounded
workstation or computer chassis. Wrist straps are
fl
exible straps
with a minimum of 1 megohm ± 10 percent resistance in the
ground cords. To provide proper grounding, 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
fl
oors
or dissipating
fl
oor mats.
•
Use conductive
fi
eld service tools.
•
Use a portable
fi
eld service kit with a folding static-dissipating
work mat.
If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding,
have an authorized reseller install the part.
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