Preventing Electrostatic Discharge - Velocity Edge DualX User Manual

Maintaining Hardware
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Velocity Micro desktop computer cases are built to be serviced
and opened by the user. Before opening your system's
case, however, you must take care to prevent ESD. Since
computer systems operate on precisely controlled electrical
currents, even a small jolt of static electricity may damage your
computer's components.
Follow these guidelines to reduce the chances of ESD when
working with your computer:
• Before you begin working on your system, discharge
static electricity from your body by touching a grounded,
unpainted metal surface. The metal chassis of your
system case works fine for this procedure.
• Avoid placing your open system on thick carpet. If you
must place the system on a carpet, use an anti-static
floor pad (available at office supply stores) between the
system and the carpet.
• Wear an anti-static bracelet (sold at office supply stores)
when working on the inside of your system. An anti-static
bracelet connects you to a grounding source and ensures
that your body does not build up static charge.
• Minimize the time a system component is out of its static-
sensitive bag by preparing the system beforehand for the
component's installation.
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