GE Transport Pro Service Manual page 121

PCB Assemblies
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
Revision A
Parts List, Drawings, and Replacement: Disassembly/Assembly of FRUs
All external connector inputs and outputs of the monitor are designed
with protection from ESD damage. However, if the monitor requires
service, exposed components and assemblies contained within are
susceptible to ESD damage. This includes human hands, non-ESD
protected work stations and/or improperly grounded test equipment.
The following guidelines help make a service workstation more resistant
to the ESD damage:
Discharge any static charge you may have built up before handling
semiconductors or assemblies containing semiconductors.
A grounded, antistatic wristband (3M part number 2046 or
equivalent) or heel strap should be worn at all times while handling
or repairing assemblies containing semiconductors.
Use properly grounded soldering and test equipment.
Use a static-free work surface (3M part number 8210 or equivalent)
while handling or working on assemblies containing semiconductors.
DO NOT remove semiconductors or assemblies containing
semiconductors from antistatic containers (Velo-stat bags) until
absolutely necessary.
Make sure power to an assembly is turned off before removing or
inserting a semiconductor.
DO NOT slide semiconductors or electrical/electronic assemblies
across any surface.
DO NOT touch semiconductor leads unless absolutely necessary.
Semiconductors and electrical/electronic assemblies should be stored
only in antistatic bags or boxes.
Handle all PCB assemblies by their edges.
These guidelines may not guaranty a 100% static-free workstation, but
can greatly reduce the potential for failure of any electrical/electronic
assemblies being serviced.
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