User's Manual

B Electrostatic disc harge
This appendix provides the following information:
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How to prevent electrostatic discharge, page 47
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Grounding methods, page 47
How to prevent electrostatic discharge
To prevent dam ag e to the system, you must follow certain precautions when setting up the system or
handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system
boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device.
To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions:
• Avoid hand c
ontact by transpor ting and storing products in static-safe containers.
• Ke ep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.
• Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.
• Avoid touc
hing pins, leads, or circuitry.
• Always make sure you are properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or
assembly.
Grounding methods
There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or
installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:
• Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or chassis. Wrist straps
are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 meg ohm ± 10 percent resistance i n the ground cords. To
provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.
• Use heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on both feet
when standing on conductive floors or static-dissipating floor mats.
• Use conducti ve field service tools.
• Use a portable field ser vice kit with a folding static-dissipating work m at.
If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an HP authorized
reseller install the par t.
NOTE:
For more information on static electricity, or for assistance with product installation, contact your
HP authorized reseller.
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