viii Broadmore 1750 - Release 4.6
Preface
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
WARNING! THE BROADMORE CONTAINS CIRCUIT CARDS AND
COMPONENTS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO DAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE.
ESD can damage processors, circuit cards, and other electronic components. Always
observe the following precautions before installing a syst em component.
1. Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until ready to install
it.
2. Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to an ESD connector or a metal part
of the system unit before handling components. If a wrist strap is not available,
maintain contact with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD
protection.
An ESD warning label appears on packages and storage bags
that contain static-sensitive products and components.