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4. Repair Information
WARNING: 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:
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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.
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Make the least-possible movements with your body to prevent
an increase of static electricity from clothing fibers, carpets, and
furniture.
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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.
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Hold the ESD-sensitive part by its edge connector shroud
(cover); do not touch its pins. If you are removing a pluggable
module, use the correct tool.
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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.
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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.)
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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.
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If possible, keep all ESD-sensitive parts in a grounded metal
cabinet (case).
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Be extra careful in working with ESD-sensitive parts when cold-
weather heating is used because low humidity increases static
electricity.
