Compaq 3200 manual Electrostatic Discharge, Appendix B, Preventing Electrostatic Damage

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Appendix B

Electrostatic Discharge

A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage printed circuit 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 parts in static-safe containers.

■Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free work stations.

■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.

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