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appendix G

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
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.

Preventing

Electrostatic

Damage

To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following
precautions:
■ Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in
static-safe containers.
■ 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 containers.
■ Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
■ Always be 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 computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexible
straps with a minimum of 1 Mohm +/- 10 percent resistance
in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear the
strap snug against the skin.
■ Use heelstraps, toestraps, or bootstraps at standing
workstations. Wear the straps on both feet when standing on
conductive floors or dissipating floor mats.