Compaq 3000 Series manual Preventing Electrostatic Discharge, Handling Drives

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Electrostatic Discharge

A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors may damage electronic components. Before handling electrostatic-sensitive components, discharge static electricity by using one of the methods described in this chapter.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

Handling Drives

Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching an exterior unpainted metal surface of a device that is connected to an electrical outlet by a grounding plug.

Do not touch the connector pins on a drive or the notebook.

Handling Internal Components

When you are removing or installing internal components, use the following precautions:

■Keep components in their electrostatic-safe containers until you are ready to install them.

■Have everything needed for the installation within reach so that you do not need to leave the area after beginning the procedure.

■Use nonmagnetic tools.