Electrostatic Discharge; Preventing Electrostatic Damage; Grounding Methods - Compaq ProLiant Storage System User Manual

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Appendix B

Electrostatic Discharge

A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage
printed circuit boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage
may reduce the life expectancy of the device.

Preventing Electrostatic Damage

To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions:

Grounding Methods

There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following
measures when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:
Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing parts in static-safe
containers
Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at
static-free work stations.
Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their
container.
Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive
component or assembly
Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation
or the computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum
of 1 megohm +/- 10 percent resistance in the ground cords.
Use heel straps, toe straps, or bootstraps at standing workstations. Wear
the straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating
floor mats.
Use conductive field service tools.
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