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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.

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