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5Routine Care, SATA Drive Guidelines, and Disassembly Preparation
This chapter provides general service information for the computer. Adherence to the procedures and precautions described in this chapter is essential for proper service.
CAUTION: When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to the system board. You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to prevent system board or component damage.
Electrostatic Discharge Information
A sudden discharge of static electricity from your finger or other conductor can destroy
Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some protection, but in many cases, the discharge contains enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions.
Generating Static
The following table shows that:
●Different activities generate different amounts of static electricity.
●Static electricity increases as humidity decreases.
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Event | 55% | 40% | 10% |
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Walking across carpet | 7,500 V | 15,000 V | 35,000 V |
Walking across vinyl floor | 3,000 V | 5,000 V | 12,000 V |
Motions of bench worker | 400 V | 800 V | 6,000 V |
Removing DIPs from plastic tube | 400 V | 700 V | 2,000 V |
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