Storing And Handling Compression Connectors - Silicon Graphics Octane2 Manual

Appendix A: Care and Cleaning of Compression Connectors

Storing and Handling Compression Connectors

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contact with the gold-plated pads on the system's frontplane. It is important to prevent
this.
To avoid damaging a compression connector and to keep it in optimal working
condition, follow these guidelines whenever the board is not installed in the chassis:
Caution: Failure to follow these instructions can result in irreparable damage to the
surface of the connector's pads, which may result in intermittent or complete failure of
the product.
• Do not wipe or touch the pads of the compression connector with anything (no
human fingers, no brushes, no cloth, no probes), except as specified in the cleaning
instructions. The bristles might be damaged.
• Whenever the module or board is not in the chassis, put the protective cap over the
compression connector and put the module or board in an antistatic bag. Be sure to
close (fold over) the open end of the bag to minimize exposure to dust and
atmospheric gases.
• Do not put anything (not even water) onto the pads, except as specified in the
cleaning instructions.
• Before laying the board on a surface, make sure that the surface is free of dust, lint,
powder, metal filings, oil, water, and so on.
• Do not blow dust, dirt, or powder anywhere near the board when it is not inside its
protective bag.
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