Telescope Service
Meade LX200 “Classic” Telescopes
Procedures for Removal and Installation of Printed Circuit Board
And Motor Assemblies
STATIC ELECTRICITY HAZARD AND PREVENTION
Static electricity can easily damage the electronics of your telescope. Great care should
be observed in the handling of the electronics to prevent damage. Note that it is very
easy to generate several thousand volts of static electricity on plastic surfaces just by
handling them. This includes plastic bags, bubble wrap, styrafoam packing materials, as
well as indoor carpet. Take the following precautions:
• Work on metal or wooden surfaces.
• DO NOT work in an area with a rug on the floor.
• Be sure to discharge yourself by touching the metal of the telescope BEFORE
handling the electronics.
• DO NOT put the printed circuit board in a plastic bag unless you have the type
designed for holding electronics (conductive plastic bags).
• DO wrap the printed circuit board in aluminum foil before packing it in a box if
you don’t have a conductive plastic bag.
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