Electrostatic Discharge
96 MSA1000 Installation Guide
Grounding Methods
There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following
methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:
■ Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or
computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1
megohm ± 10 percent resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper
ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.
■ Use heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations. Wear the
straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor
mats.
■ Use conductive field service tools.
■ Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.
If you do not have any of the equipment suggested for proper grounding, either
have an Authorized HP Reseller install the part or discharge any potential static by
touching a piece of sheet metal immediatly before touching the component or the
MSA1000.
Note: For more information on static electricity, or assistance with product installation,
contact your HP Authorized Reseller.