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INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING SEMI-CONDUCTORS AND OPTICAL UNIT
Electrostatic breakdown of the semi-conductors or optical pickup may occur due to a potential difference caused by
electrostatic charge during unpacking or repair work.
1. Ground for Human Body
Besuretowearagroundingband(1M)thatisproperlygroundedtoremoveanystaticelectricitythatmaybe
charged on the body.
2. Ground for Workbench
Besuretoplaceaconductivesheetorcopperplatewithpropergrounding(1M)ontheworkbenchorothersurface,
where the semi-conductors are to be placed. Because the static electricity charge on clothing will not escape through
the body grounding band, be careful to avoid contacting semi-conductors with your clothing
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CBA
Grounding Band
Conductive Sheet or
Copper Plate
1M
1M
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CBA