Handle drives on surfaces that have at least one inch of shock-proof foam.●
Always place drives PCB assembly side down on the foam.●
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Grounding Methods
The method for grounding must include a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded
workstation. When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded system. When
standing, use footstraps and a grounded floor mat.
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Grounding Workstations
To prevent static damage at the workstation, use the following precautions:
Cover the workstation with approved static-dissipative material.●
Provide a wrist strap connected to the work surface and properly grounded tools and
equipment.
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Use static-dissipative mats, heel straps, or air ionizers to give added protection.●
Handle electrostatic sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCB
laminate. Handle them only at static-free workstations.
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Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.●
Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or test
equipment.
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Use fixtures made of static-safe materials when fixtures must directly contact
dissipative surfaces.
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Keep work area free of nonconductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly
aids and Styrofoam.
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Use field service tools, such as cutters, screwdrivers, vacuums, that are conductive.●
Use a portable field service kit with a static dissipative vinyl pouch that folds out of a
work mat. Also use a wrist strap and a ground cord for the work surface. Ground the
cord to the chassis of the equipment undergoing test or repair.
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