Protecting against electrostatic discharge – Dell Precision 620 User Manual

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Vary your work activities. Try to organize your work so that you do not have to
type for extended periods of time. When you stop typing, try to do things that
use both hands.

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer. To prevent
static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of
your computer’s electronic components, such as the microprocessor. You can do so
by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

As you continue to work inside the computer, periodically touch an unpainted metal
surface to remove any static charge your body may have accumulated.

You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD):

When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not
remove the component from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to
install the component in your computer. Just before unwrapping the antistatic
packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body.

When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container
or packaging.

Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic
floor pads and workbench pads.

monitor screen at or below eye level

wrists relaxed and flat

arms at desk level

monitor and keyboard
positioned directly
in front of user

feet flat on the floor

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