PRECAUTIONS 11
Standard electrostatic discharge precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD), is a concern when working with electronic components, since it
can destroy circuits, or damage them, reducing their life span. The area around the copier is
probably not static-free.
When you handle electronic components, do the following:
• Work on a grounded antistatic mat.
• Wear an antistatic wristband, attached to the same location as the antistatic mat.
• Before you remove an electronic component from the shipping box, touch a metal area
of the print engine to discharge static from your body.
• After you remove an electronic component from the shipping box, place it face up on a
grounded antistatic surface.
• Leave electronic components in antistatic bags until you are ready to use them.
• Do not walk on carpet or vinyl while carrying an electronic component, unless it is in an
antistatic bag.
• If you remove an electronic component from the copier, immediately place it in an
antistatic bag.
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