Handling Static Sensitive Devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage this device and your system damage, keep this device in its static protective bag until you a To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, follow the below.

Electrostatic Discharge Protection

To prevent electrostatic discharge:

ŸLimit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build you.

Ÿ

Handle

the device

carefully, holding

it by

its edges or its f

Ÿ

Do not

touch solder

joints, pins, or

exposed

printed circuitry.

ŸDo not leave the device where others can handle and possibly device.

Ÿ While the device is still

in

its anti-static

package, touch it

part of the system unit

for

at

least two

seconds. (This drains

from the package and from

your

body.)

 

ŸRemove the device from its package and install it directly into

without setting it down. If it is necessary to set the device static-protective package. (If your device is an adapter, plac up.) Do not place the device on your system unit cover or on a

ŸTake additional care when handling devices during cold weather a reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

Tools Required

To install or remove options

from

your system

unit, you need a flat

Any additional tools needed depend upon the

specific option and ar

instructions that come with

the

option.

 

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