Netgear Computer Hardware 5200 User Manual download pdf (Page 36)

Warnings and Precautions

NETGEAR ReadyDATA 5200

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions

Electrostatic discharge is generated by two objects with different electrical

charges coming

into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is

created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic

compon

ents and printed circuit boards. The following measures are

generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to

protect your equipment from ESD:

• Use a

grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

• Keep all

components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags until ready

for use.

• T

ouch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.

• Do not let co

mponents or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which might retain a

charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.

• Handle a board b

y its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory

modules, or contacts.

• When

handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

• Put the

main board and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.

• For gro

unding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent

conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners, and the main

board.

• Af

ter accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to the

rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made.

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Netgear Computer Hardware 5200 User Manual Page 36