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Static Electricity Precautions
Before removing the Mainboard from its anti-static bag, you need
to eliminate any static electricity that may be accumulated on your
body. The charge that can build up in your body may be more than
enough to damage integrated circuits on the system board. There-
fore, it is important to observe basic precautions whenever you han-
dle or use computer components. Although areas with humid
climate are much less prone to static build-up, it is best to always
safeguard against accidental damage that may lead to costly repairs.
The following measures should be sufficient to protect your equip-
ment from static discharge:
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After removing the system cover, discharge any static electricity
that might have accumulated in your body by touching a
grounded or anti-static surface (e.g. anti-static pads or using a
grounding wrist strap). If nothing is available, touch the power
supply housing. This assumes the system unit is plugged into the
AC outlet. Be certain to do this before removing components
from their anti-static coverings.
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When handling separate cards, boards or modules, be cautious to
avoid contacting with the components on them, and also with the
“gold finger” connectors that plug into the expansion slot. It is
best to handle them either by their edges or by mounting brackets
that attach to the slot opening in the system cases. However, the
above recommendation are just intended to avoid the static dis-
charge problem.
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Make certain that everything connects to the system case,
including the power supply, is unplugged before doing the
installation work.
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