Electrostatic discharge, Preventing electrostatic damage – Compaq Evo D300v Series User Manual

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Electrostatic Discharge

A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may
damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of
damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device.

Preventing Electrostatic Damage

To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions:

Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in
static-safe containers.

Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they
arrive at static-free workstations.

Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from
their containers.

Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.

Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive
component or assembly.

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