Workstation Precautions - HP Compaq V3000 Maintenance And Service Manual

Removal and Replacement Preliminaries

4.6 Workstation Precautions

Use the following grounding precautions at workstations:
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Cover the workstation with approved static-shielding material
(refer to
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Use a wrist strap connected to a properly grounded work
surface and use properly grounded tools and equipment.
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Use conductive field service tools, such as cutters,
screwdrivers, and vacuums.
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When using fixtures that must directly contact dissipative
surfaces, only use fixtures made of static-safe materials.
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Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials, such
as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam.
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Handle electrostatic-sensitive components, parts, and
assemblies by the case or PCM laminate. Handle these
items only at static-free workstations.
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Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
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Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing
connectors or test equipment.
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Table 4-2, "Static-Shielding Materials"
Maintenance and Service Guide
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