HP T5730 Hardware Reference Guide: HP Compaq t5730/t5735 Thin Clients - Page 37
Electrostatic Discharge, Preventing Electrostatic Damage, Grounding Methods - thin client workstation
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E 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: ● Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers. ● Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations. ● Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers. ● Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry. ● 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: ● Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded Thin Client chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps of 1 megohm +/- 10 percent resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper grounding, wear the strap snug against the skin. ● Use heelstraps, toestraps, or bootstraps 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 suggested equipment for proper grounding, contact an HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. NOTE: For more information about static electricity, contact an HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Preventing Electrostatic Damage 31