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13 Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into
A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors may damage electronic components. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions:
●If removal or installation instructions direct you to unplug the computer, first be sure that it is properly grounded.
●Keep components in their
●Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. Handle electronic components as little as possible.
●Use nonmagnetic tools.
●Before handling components, discharge static electricity by touching an unpainted metal surface.
●If you remove a component, place it in an
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