A Electrostatic Discharge; Preventing Electrostatic Damage; When Handling Drives; When Installing Internal Components - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 4400 Hardware Reference Manual

Preventing Electrostatic Damage

When Handling Drives

When Installing Internal Components

Hardware Reference Guide
Electrostatic Discharge
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other electrostatic
conductor may damage electronic components. Before handling
electrostatic-sensitive components, discharge static electricity by one
the methods described in this appendix.
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Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching
the unpainted metal surface or lug nuts on the connectors on the
rear of the computer.
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Avoid touching connector pins on the computer or a drive.
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Keep components in their electrostatic-safe containers until you
are ready to install them.
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Have everything needed for the installation within reach so that
you do not have to leave the area after beginning installation.
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Use nonmagnetic tools.
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Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. Handle electronic
components as little as possible.
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If you remove a component, place it in an electrostatic-safe
container.
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