Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

CAUTION:

Electrostatic discharge can harm components inside the product.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a sudden flow of electric current through a material that is normally an insulator. Some components of the product are ESD sensitive. If you are not sure whether a particular component is ESD sensitive or not, consult the applicable product documentation.

Keep ESD-sensitive parts in a static-protective bag until you are ready to install the part into the machine.
If possible, keep all ESD-sensitive parts in a grounded metal case.
When handling ESD-sensitive parts, make the fewest possible movements with your body to prevent increasing the potential for ESD.
If instructed to do so, switch off the machine power before you remove ESD-sensitive parts.
Wear an ESD wrist strap. Or if that is not practical, just before touching the ESD-sensitive part, discharge to the machine any static electricity in your body by touching the metal frame or cover of the machine. If possible, keep one hand on the frame when you install or remove an ESD-sensitive part.
Do not place any ESD-sensitive parts on the machine cover or on a metal table, because large metal objects can become discharge paths if they are not grounded. If you must set aside an ESD-sensitive part, first place it into the ESD static-protective bag.
Prevent ESD-sensitive parts from being accidentally touched by other personnel.
Be very careful when you work with ESD-sensitive parts in cold weather. Interior heating leads to low humidity and an increase in static electricity.