Electrostatic Discharge - Xerox 4215 Operator's Manual

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Appendix C

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE

A discharge of static electricity from a finger
or other conductor may damage system boards or
other static-sensitive devices.
damage may reduce the life expectancy of the
device.
PREVENTING ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE
To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the
following precautions:
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GROUNDING METHODS
There are several methods for grounding.
one or more of the following methods when
handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive
parts:
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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
work stations.
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.
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
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