Electrostatic Discharge; Preventing Electrostatic Discharge; Grounding Methods To Prevent Electrostatic Discharge - HP ProLiant ML100 Series User Manual

Electrostatic discharge

Preventing electrostatic discharge

To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the pr
system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a f
s ste y m boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of dama
device.
To prevent electrostatic damage:
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Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
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Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.
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Pla ce parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.
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Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
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Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive compone
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic
discharge
Several methods are used for grounding. Use one or more
ins lling electrostatic-sensitive parts: ta
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Use a wrist strap connec
straps are flexible straps with a min
To provide proper ground, we
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Use heel straps, toe straps, o
when standing on conductive
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Use conductive field service tools.
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Use a portable field service kit with a foldi
If you do not have any of the suggeste
install the part.
For more information on static electricity or assistance with product installation, contact an authorized
reseller.
ecautions you need to follow when setting up the
ted by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis. Wrist
imum of 1 megohm ±10 percent resistance in the ground cords.
ar the strap snug against the skin.
r boot straps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on both feet
floors or dissipating floor mats.
ng static-dissipating work mat.
d equipment for proper grounding, have an authorized reseller
inger or other conductor may damage
ge may reduce the life expectancy of the
nt or assembly.
of the following methods when handling or
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