Warnings and Precautions
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NETGEAR ReadyDATA 5200
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
Electrostatic discharge is generated by two objects with different electrical
charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is
created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic
components and printed circuit boards. The following measures are
generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to
protect your equipment from ESD:
•Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
•Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags until ready
for use.
•Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
•Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which might retain a
charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.
•Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory
modules, or contacts.
•When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
•Put the main board and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
•For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners, and the main
board.
•After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to the
rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made.