Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge; Preventing Electrostatic Discharge; When Handling Drives; When Installing Internal Components - Compaq Armada M300 Series Reference Manual

Appendix C
Electrostatic Discharge
A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors
may damage electronic components. Before handling electrostatic-sensitive
components, discharge static electricity by one of the methods described in this
appendix.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

When Handling Drives

Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the
unpainted metal surface or lug nuts on the connectors on the back of the
computer.
Avoid touching connector pins on the computer, a drive, or a drive
adapter.

When Installing Internal Components

Keep components in their electrostatic-safe containers until you are
ready to install them.
Have everything needed for the installation within reach so that you do
not have to leave the area after beginning installation.
Use nonmagnetic tools.
Before touching an electronic component, discharge static electricity by
one of the grounding methods described later in this appendix. If you
must leave the area during installation, remember to reground yourself
before resuming installation.
Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. Handle electronic components
as little as possible.
If you remove a component, place it in an electrostatic-safe container.
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