General Information
9B8948 – 15JUN98
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Section 1: General Information
Electrostatic Discharge
Overview
ESD, electrostatic discharge, can damage sensitive electronic parts and assemblies. You cannot
detect a static charge of 3,500 Volts, but a static charge of only 30 Volts can damage some electronic
components.
Preventive Procedures
• Check for ESD warnings on all static sensitive components, such as CIRCUIT BOARDS, before
doing any procedures.
• Use a GROUNDING STRAP when handling static sensitive components.
Special Tools
• LEVEL
• MAGNETS
