Repair Information; Handling Esd-Sensitive Parts - Lexmark E238 Service Manual

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Warning: Read the following before handling electronic parts.

Handling ESD-sensitive parts

Many electronic products use parts that are known to be sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD). To prevent damage to ESD-sensitive parts,
follow the instructions below in addition to all the usual precautions, such as
turning off power before removing logic cards:
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Keep the ESD-sensitive part in its original shipping container (a special
"ESD bag") until you are ready to install the part into the printer.
•
Make the least-possible movements with your body to prevent an
increase of static electricity from clothing fibers, carpets, and furniture.
•
Put the ESD wrist strap on your wrist. Connect the wrist band to the
system ground point. This discharges any static electricity in your body
to the printer.
•
Hold the ESD-sensitive part by its edge connector shroud (cover); do
not touch its pins. If you are removing a pluggable module, use the
correct tool.
•
Do not place the ESD-sensitive part on the MFP cover or on a metal
table; if you need to put down the ESD-sensitive part for any reason,
first put it into its special bag.
•
Machine covers and metal tables are electrical grounds. They increase
the risk of damage because they make a discharge path from your
body through the ESD-sensitive part. (Large metal objects can be
discharge paths without being grounded.)
•
Prevent ESD-sensitive parts from being accidentally touched by other
personnel. Install machine covers when you are not working on the
machine, and do not put unprotected ESD-sensitive parts on a table.
•
If possible, keep all ESD-sensitive parts in a grounded metal cabinet
(case).
•
Be extra careful in working with ESD-sensitive parts when cold-
weather heating is used because low humidity increases static
electricity.
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