A Electrostatic Discharge (Esd); Preventing Electrostatic Damage; Grounding Methods - HP LC2000r - NetServer - 128 MB RAM Manual

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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage

static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of

the adapter.

To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions:

• Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing parts in static-safe

containers, such as anti-static bags.

• Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at

static-free workstations.

• 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.

There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following

measures when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:

• Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to the chassis.

• Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megaohm

percent resistance.

• Use heel straps, toe straps, or bootstraps at standing workstations.

• Wear the straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or

dissipation floor mats.

• Use conductive field service tools.

• Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.

• Touch part of the bare metal chassis in the system prior to installing the

adapter card.

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