8180 Models
Figure 5-2
Convertible Minitower – 8180 Models
Small Form Factor (SFF)
Figure 5-3
Small Form Factor chassis
Electrostatic Discharge Information
A sudden discharge of static electricity from your finger or other conductor can destroy static-sensitive
devices or microcircuitry. Often the spark is neither felt nor heard, but damage occurs. An electronic
device exposed to electrostatic discharge (ESD) may not appear to be affected at all and can work
perfectly throughout a normal cycle. The device may function normally for a while, but it has been
degraded in the internal layers, reducing its life expectancy.
Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some protection, but in many cases, the
discharge contains enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions.
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Chapter 5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation
