Repair information, Handling esd-sensitive parts – Lexmark 4098-001 User Manual

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Repair Information

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4. Repair Information

This chapter explains how to make adjustments to the printer and
how to remove defective parts.

Note: Read the following before handling electronic parts.

Handling ESD-Sensitive Parts

Many electronic products use parts that are known to be sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD). To prevent damage to ESD-sensitive
parts, follow the instructions below in addition to all the usual
precautions, such as turning off power before removing logic boards:

Keep the ESD-sensitive part in its original shipping container (a
special “ESD bag”) until you are ready to install the part into the
machine.

Make the least-possible movements with your body to prevent
an increase of static electricity from clothing fibers, carpets, and
furniture.

Put the ESD wrist strap on your wrist. Connect the wrist band to
the system ground point. This discharges any static electricity in
your body to the machine.

Hold the ESD-sensitive part by its edge; do not touch its pins. If
you are removing a pluggable module, use the correct tool.

Do not place the ESD-sensitive part on the machine cover or on
a metal table; if you need to put down the ESD-sensitive part for
any reason, first put it into its special bag.

Machine covers and metal tables are electrical grounds. They
increase the risk of damage because they make a discharge
path from your body through the ESD-sensitive part. (Large
metal objects can be discharge paths without being grounded.)

Prevent ESD-sensitive parts from being accidentally touched by
other personnel. Install machine covers when you are not
working on the machine, and do not put unprotected ESD-
sensitive parts on a table.

If possible, keep all ESD-sensitive parts in a grounded metal
cabinet (case).

Be extra careful in working with ESD-sensitive parts when cold
weather heating is used because low humidity increases static
electricity.

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