Preventing Electrostatic Discharge; When Handling Drives; When Installing Internal Components - Compaq Armada M700 Series Reference Manual

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E
LECTROSTATIC
A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic
conductors may damage electronic components. Before handling
electrostatic-sensitive components, discharge static electricity by
one of the methods described in this appendix.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

When Handling Drives

I Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by
touching the unpainted metal surface or lug nuts on the
connectors on the back of the computer.
I Avoid touching connector pins on the computer, a drive, or a
drive adapter.

When Installing Internal Components

I Keep components in their electrostatic-safe containers until
you are ready to install them.
Have everything needed for the installation within
I
reach so that you do not have to leave the area after
beginning installation.
I Use nonmagnetic tools.
Before touching an electronic component, discharge static
I
electricity by one of the grounding methods described later in
this appendix. If you must leave the area during installation,
remember to reground yourself before resuming installation.
I Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. Handle electronic
components as little as possible.
If you remove a component, place it in an electrostatic-safe
I
container.
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D
ISCHARGE
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