Kontron AM4204 - Manual (Page 9)

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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Static electricity can harm system boards. Perform service at an ESD workstation and follow proper ESD
procedure to reduce the risk of damage to components. Kontron strongly encourages you to follow proper
ESD procedure, which can include wrist straps and smocks, when servicing equipment.
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's antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component in a
computer. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure you are at an ESD workstation
or grounded. This will discharge any static electricity that may have built up in your body.
• When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or packaging.
• Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and
workbench pads.
• Handle components and boards with care. Don't touch the components or contacts on a board.
Hold a board by its edges.
• Do not handle or store system boards near strong electrostatic, electromagnetic, magnetic, or
radioactive fields.