IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II, Installation And Using Manual

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Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
Attention: Static electricity can damage this device and your system unit. To avoid
damage, keep this device in its anti-static, protective packaging until you are ready to
install it. To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, follow the precautions listed
below:
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If you have an anti-static wrist strap, use it while handling the adapter.
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Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.
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Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
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Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.
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Do not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device.
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While the device is still in its anti-static package, touch the package to an unpainted
metal part of the system unit for at least two seconds. (This drains static electricity
from the package and from your body.)
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Remove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit
without setting it down. If it is necessary to set the device down, place it on its
static-protective package. (If your device is an adapter, place it component-side up.)
Do not place the device on your system unit cover or on a metal table.
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Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather, as heating reduces
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
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