HP dx2480 Hardware Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2480 Business Desktop MIcrotow - Page 42
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5 Electrostatic Discharge A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device. Preventing Electrostatic Damage To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions: n Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers. n Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations. n Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers. n Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry. n Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly. Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts: n 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. Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com/in 5-1