Preventing Electrostatic Discharge - Kontron MBATX-945G-VGA User Manual

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm system boards. Perform service at an ESD workstation and
follow proper ESD procedure to reduce the risk of damage to components. Kontron
strongly encourages you to follow proper ESD procedure, which can include wrist straps
and smocks, when servicing equipment.
You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge
(ESD):
When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not
remove the component's antistatic packing material until you are ready to install
the component in a computer. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging,
be sure you are at an ESD workstation or grounded. This will discharge any
static electricity that may have built up in your body.
When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container
or packaging.
Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation. If possible, use antistatic
floor pads and workbench pads.
Handle components and boards with care. Don't touch the components or
contacts on a board. Hold a board by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket.
Do not handle or store system boards near strong electrostatic, electromagnetic,
magnetic, or radioactive fields.
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