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Compact T1 - Release 6.1
Preface
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
ESD can damage processors, circuit cards, and other electronic components. Always
observe the following precautions before installing a system component.
1. Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until ready to install
it.
2. Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the system unit
before handling components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact
with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.
WARNING!
I
NTEGRATED
CIRCUITS
(IC
S
)
ARE
EXTREMELY
SUSCEPTIBLE
TO
ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE
. U
NLESS
YOU
ARE
A
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
TECHNICIAN
WHO
USES
TOOLS
AND
TECHNIQUES
THAT
CONFORM
TO
ACCEPTED
INDUSTRY
PRACTICES
,
DO
NOT
HANDLE
IC
S
.
The ESD warning label appears on packages and storage bags
that contain static-sensitive products and components.
