Electrostatic Discharge (Esd) Protection - Maxtor Atlas 10K V Product Manual

• Always handle the drive carefully and gently. A drop of 1/4 inch onto a
bench or desktop can damage a drive.
• Do not bump, jar, or drop the drive. Use care when transporting the
drive.
• Always gently place the drive flat, PCB side down, on an appropriate
ESD-protected work surface to avoid the drive being accidentally
knocked over.
• Do not pack other materials with the drive in its shielded bag.
• Place the drive in the anti-static bag before placing in shipping container.
• Do not stack objects on the drive.
• Never force the drive or the mounting brackets into the drive bay.
• Do not expose the drive to moisture.
• Do not damage any seals on the drive; doing so may void the warranty.
3.1.3

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection

Various electrical components within the disk drive are sensitive to static electricity
and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Even a static buildup or discharge that is too
slight to feel can be sufficient to destroy or degrade a component's operation.
To minimize the possibility of ESD-related damage to the drive, we strongly
recommend using both, a properly installed workstation anti-static mat and a
properly installed ESD wrist strap. When correctly installed, these devices reduce
the buildup of static electricity which might harm the drive.
• Observe the following precautions to avoid ESD-related problems:
• Use a properly installed anti-static pad on your work surface.
• Always use a properly fitted and grounded wrist strap or other suitable
ESD protection when handling the drive and observe proper ESD
grounding techniques.
• Hold the drive only by its sides. Do not touch any components on the
PCBA.
• Leave the drive in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it in the
system.
• Place the drive on a properly grounded anti-static work surface pad
when it is out of its protective anti-static bag.
• Do not use the bag as a substitute for the work surface anti-static pad.
The outside of the bag may not have the same anti-static properties as
the inside. It could actually increase the possibility of ESD problems.
• Do not use any test equipment to check components on the electronics
module. There are no user-serviceable components on the drive.
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