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A Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage
static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of
the adapter.
Preventing Electrostatic Damage
To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions:
• Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing parts in static-safe
containers, such as anti-static bags.
• 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
container.
• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
• Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive
component or assembly.
Grounding Methods
There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following
measures when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:
• Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to the chassis.
• Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megaohm ± 10
percent resistance.
• Use heel straps, toe straps, or bootstraps at standing workstations.
• Wear the straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or
dissipation floor mats.
• Use conductive field service tools.
• Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.
• Touch part of the bare metal chassis in the system prior to installing the
adapter card.