Octek Panther II, Manual

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Appendix B
Operation and Maintenance
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Some components of the Panther-II or computer components are
static-sensitive devices and can be damaged by static discharges. To
prevent such damage, the device may be wrapped in a conductive,
anti-static bag; certain precautions should be taken before removing the
device from its bags.
When installing or removing any add-on card, DRAM module
or coprocessor, care should be taken when handling these devices.
Touch an unpaint metal part of your system unit (for example, the screws
on the rear of the system unit) with one hand, then hold the component
you are installing on the other hand. This will place your body, the
component, and the system unit at the same ground potential, preventing
an accidental static discharge. Be sure to handle circuit boards by the
edges only and do not touch the component pins or solder joints. Grasp
diskette drives or fixed disk drives by their frames to avoid touching the
circuit board. Memory chips or co-processor should be held by their
bodies only, not by their pins.
Preventing a problem is better than having to fix it after it has
happened. This is where cleanliness and proper operating procedures
come into play.