ECS NEATSX User Manual page 68

Installation & Operation
Although areas with a humid climate are much less prone to
static build-up, it is always best to safeguard against accidental dam­
age that may result in expensive repairs. The following measures
should generally be sufficient to protect your equipment from static
discharge:
• Discharge any static electric charge that may have built-up in
your body by touching a grounded (earthed) or anti-static surface.
Commonly available anti-static pads are one example. If nothing else,
touch the silver expansion slot covers at the left rear of the system unit
case. After opening the case, touch the power supply. This assumes
that the system unit is plugged in, thus grounding the case. Be certain
to do this before removing components from their protective anti­
static covering.
♦ When handling individual cards, boards or modules, be care­
ful to avoid contact with the components on them wherever possible
and also with the "golden finger" connectors that plug into the expan­
sion bus. It is best to handle system components either by their edges
or by the mounting bracket that attaches to the slot opening in the
case.
In following these recommendations, it is not necessary to be
excessively cautious. The idea is just to take reasonable care. Always
make certain that everything that connects to the system case, includ­
ing the power supply, is unplugged before doing the installation.
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