8.  Check  that  the  power-supply  cover  fasteners  (screws 
or  rivets)  have  not  been  removed  or  tampered  with.
Handling  devices  that  are  sensitive  to 
electrostatic  discharge 
Any  computer  part  containing  transistors  or  integrated 
circuits  (ICs)  should  be  considered  sensitive  to  electrostatic 
discharge  (ESD.)  ESD  damage  can  occur  when  there  is  a 
difference  in  charge  between  objects.  Protect  against  ESD 
damage  by  equalizing  the  charge  so  that  the  machine,  the 
part,  the  work  mat,  and  the  person  handling  the  part  are  all 
at  the  same  charge. 
 
 
Notes 
1.  Use  product-specific  ESD  procedures  when  they 
exceed  the  requirements  noted  here. 
2.  Make  sure  that  the  ESD  protective  devices  you 
use  have  been  certified  (ISO  9000)  as  fully 
effective.
 When  handling  ESD-sensitive  parts: 
v  Keep  the  parts  in  protective  packages  until  they  are 
inserted  into  the  product. 
v  Avoid  contact  with  other  people. 
v  Wear  a  grounded  wrist  strap  against  your  skin  to 
eliminate  static  on  your  body. 
v  Prevent  the  part  from  touching  your  clothing.  Most 
clothing  is  insulative  and  retains  a  charge  even  when 
you  are  wearing  a  wrist  strap. 
v  Use  the  black  side  of  a  grounded  work  mat  to  provide  a 
static-free  work  surface.  The  mat  is  especially  useful 
when  handling  ESD-sensitive  devices. 
v  Select  a  grounding  system,  such  as  those  listed  below, 
to  provide  protection  that  meets  the  specific  service 
requirement. 
 
 
Note 
The  use  of  a  grounding  system  to  guard  against 
ESD  damage  is  desirable  but  not  necessary.
–  Attach  the  ESD  ground  clip  to  any  frame  ground, 
ground  braid,  or  green-wire  ground. 
–  When  working  on  a  double-insulated  or 
battery-operated  system,  use  an  ESD  common 
ground  or  reference  point.  You  can  use  coax  or 
connector-outside  shells  on  these  systems. 
Safety  information  
24  MT  2369/2370/2371/2372/2382/2386