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Product Safety
Product Safety
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Computer boards and components contain electrostatic sensitive devices.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. To protect the PCB
and other components against damage from static electricity, you should
follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.
Power down and unplug your computer system when working on the
inside.
Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads,
or circuitry.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components.
Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came
with the component whenever the components are separated from the
system.
Only store the product in its original ESD-protected packaging. Retain
the original packaging in case you need to return the product to MEN for
repair.
