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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1200 Series
Models: 1255, 1257, 1260, 1262, 1266, and 1267
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Electrostatic Discharge
A sudden discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can
destroy static-sensitive devices or microcircuitry.
● Often the spark is neither felt nor heard, but damage occurs. An electronic
device exposed to an electrostatic discharge (ESD) may not be affected at
all and will work perfectly throughout a normal cycle. Although it may
function normally for a while, it is possible for the exposed device's
internal layers to degrade, reducing its life expectancy considerably.
● Networks built into multiple integrated circuits provide some protection,
but in many cases, the discharge can contain enough power to alter device
parameters and melt silicon junctions.
Generating Static
This table shows the different electrostatic voltage levels generated by various
activities .
NOTE: 700 volts can degrade a product.
Typical Electrostatic Voltages
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