B Electrostatic Discharge; Preventing Electrostatic Damage; Grounding Methods - HP Blade bc1000 Setup And Installation Manual

Preventing Electrostatic Damage

Grounding Methods

Setup and Installation Guide
Electrostatic Discharge
To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you
need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A
discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may
damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of
damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device.
To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions:
Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in
static-safe containers.
Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they
arrive at static-free workstations.
Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from
their containers.
Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive
component or assembly.
There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the
following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive
parts:
Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded
workstation or computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps
with a minimum of 1 megohm ± 10 percent resistance in the
ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug
against the skin.
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