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Appendix C
Electrostatic Discharge C-1
Part Number 264154-001 - - Writer: Marianne Silvetti - Saved by Marianne Silvetti - Saved date: 02/19/96 1:56 PM
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Electrostatic Discharge
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor
may damage system boards or other static sensitive devices. This
type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device.
Preventing Electrostatic Damage
To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following procedures.
■ Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
■ Be properly grounded when touching a sensitive component or
assembly.
Methods of Grounding
Use one or more of the following measures when handling or
installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:
■ Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded
workstation or to the computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexible
straps with a minimum of 1 megohm +/- 10 percent resistance in
the ground cords. To provide a proper ground, wear the strap
snug against the skin.
■ Use heelstraps, toestraps, or bootstraps at standing workstations.
Wear the straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors
or dissipating floor mats.
■ Use conductive field service mats.
■ Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating
work mat.
IMPORTANT: For additional information on static electricity, or
assistance with the installation of this product, contact your
Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
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