Panasonic SA-XH170EB Service Manual page 12

Grounding for electrostatic breakdown prevention
2.4.2.
Some devices such as the DVD player use the optical pickup (laser diode) and the optical pickup will be damaged by static electric-
ity in the working environment. Proceed servicing works under the working environment where grounding works is completed.
2.4.2.1. Worktable grounding
1. Put a conductive material (sheet) or iron sheet on the area where the optical pickup is placed, and ground the sheet.
2.4.2.2. Human body grounding
1. Use the anti-static wrist strap to discharge the static electricity form your body.
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