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Precautions
1-2 ESD Precautions
Certain semiconductor devices can be easily
damaged by static electricity. Such components are
commonly called "Electrostatically Sensitive (ES)
Devices", or ESDs. Examples of typical ESDs are:
integrated circuits, some field effect transistors, and
semiconductor "chip" components.
The techniques outlined below should be followed
to help reduce the incidence of component damage
caused by static electricity.
CAUTION: Be sure no power is applied to the
chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety
precautions.
1. Immediately before handling a semiconductor
component or semiconductor-equipped assembly,
drain off any electrostatic charge on your body
by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively,
employ a commercially available wrist strap
device, which should be removed for your personal
safety reasons prior to applying power to the unit
under test.
2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped
with ESDs, place the assembly on a conductive
surface, such as aluminum or copper foil, or
conductive foam, to prevent electrostatic charge
buildup in the vicinity of the assembly.
3. Use only a grounded tip soldering iron to solder
or desolder ESDs.
1-3 Super Capacitor or Lithium Battery Precautions
1. Exercise caution when replacing a super
capacitor or Lithium battery. There could be a
danger of explosion and subsequent operator
injury and/or equipment damage if incorrectly
installed.
2. Be sure to replace the battery with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
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4. Use only an "anti-static" solder removal device.
Some solder removal devices not classified as
"anti-static" can generate electrical charges
sufficient to damage ESDs.
5. Do not use Freon-propelled chemicals. When
sprayed, these can generate electrical charges
sufficient to damage ESDs.
6. Do not remove a replacement ESD from its
protective packaging until immediately before
installing it. Most replacement ESDs are
packaged with all leads shorted together by
conductive foam, aluminum foil, or a comparable
conductive material.
7. Immediately before removing the protective
shorting material from the leads of a replacement
ESD, touch the protective material to the chassis
or circuit assembly into which the device will be
installed.
8. Maintain continuous electrical contact between
the ESD and the assembly into which it will be
installed, until completely plugged or soldered
into the circuit.
9. Minimize bodily motions when handling
unpackaged replacement ESDs. Normal motions,
such as the brushing together of clothing fabric
and lifting one's foot from a carpeted floor, can
generate static electricity sufficient to damage an
ESD.
3. Super capacitor or Lithium batteries contain toxic
substances and should not be opened, crushed,
or burned for disposal.
Samsung Electronics
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