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Preventing static electricity discharge
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your convertible tablet PC are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Before performing maintenance on the convertible tablet PC, follow these guidelines:
■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam.
■ Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them.
Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of
the bags provide electrostatic protection.
■ Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never
slide components over any surface.
■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a
bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection.
■ Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object.
Important Before performing maintenance on the convertible tablet PC, you
should read and understand the information in this section.
Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,
turn off your convertible tablet PC and unplug the power cord, modem
cable, and network cable before opening the case.
Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent
holes of the convertible tablet PC.