Electrostatic Discharge Precautions - Oracle SPARC Enterprise M4000 Installation And Service Manual

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Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

Caution – Circuit board components are vulnerable to damage by electrostatic
discharge (ESD). An electrostatic charge can build up on the human body and then
discharge when you touch a board. Such discharge can be produced by walking
across a carpet and touching a board, or by other similar cause. Before handling any
board, ensure that you dissipate your body's charge. Touch a conductive surface of
the chassis or other element connected to common earth ground to discharge the
static electricity present in your body.
To minimize risk of ESD damage:
Handle the board by the edges only.
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Store the board in an antistatic bag.
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Use a grounding strap and an ESD mat whenever you work on a board.
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