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18 EPROM circuit pack
EPROM IC precautions
Follow these precautions when installing new or replacement EPROM ICs:
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297-1001-536 Standard 01.03 August 1996
Handle all ICs by the plastic or ceramic package, not by their metal pins.
Do not expose the ICs to excessive force (dropping) or to large fields of
electrical or magnetic energy (power transformers, static discharge).
This maltreatment can cause partial or total EPROM memory loss.
Make sure the UV window is completely covered.
Work on a surface with a good electrical ground and do not wear clothes
or footwear with a high degree of synthetic materials, especially nylon.
To prevent IC damage, control or eliminate static electricity.
The IC is designed for easy socket insertion and removal. Use only
minimum pressure since excessive force can bend or break the pins.
Also, use the specific tools for extracting and inserting ICs to avoid
damaging them.
Use caution when handling the ICs and the circuit packs. Excessive force
can bend or break pins or cause hairline cracks in the copper foils.
Make sure the notch on the EPROM matches the notch on the socket.
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