Storing And Handling The Compression Connector - Silicon Graphics OCTANE2 Owner's Manual

Appendix A: Care and Cleaning of Compression Connectors

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To avoid damaging a compression connector and to keep it in optimal working
condition, follow these guidelines when a board or module is not installed.
Caution: Failure to follow these instructions can result in irreparable damage to the
surface of the connector's pads, which may result in intermittent or complete failure of
the product.
• Do not wipe or touch the pads of the compression connector with anything (no
fingers, brushes, cloths, or probes), except as specified in the cleaning instructions,
below. The bristles might be damaged.
• When the board or module is not in the chassis, place the protective cap over the
compression connector and place the board or module in an antistatic bag. Make
sure you close (fold over) the open end of the bag to minimize exposure to dust and
atmospheric gases.
• Do not put anything (not even water) on the pads, except as specified in the
cleaning instructions, below.
• Before laying the board on a surface, make sure the surface is free of dust, lint,
powder, metal filings, oil, water, and so on.
• Do not blow dust, dirt, or powder anywhere near the board when it is not inside its
protective bag.