1. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they exceed the requirements noted here.2. Make sure that the ESD protective devices you use have been certified (ISO 9000) as fully effective.When handling ESD-sensitive parts:• Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product.• Avoid contact with other people.• Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body.• Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even whenyou are wearing a wrist strap.• Use a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work surface. The mat is especially useful whenhandling ESD-sensitive devices.• Select a grounding system, such as those listed below, to provide protection that meets the specificservice requirement.Note: The use of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary.– Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground.– When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use an ESD common ground orreference point. You can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems.– Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac-operated computers.Grounding requirementsElectrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Propergrounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician.Safety notices (multilingual translations)The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages:• English• Arabic• Brazilian Portuguese• French• German• Hebrew• Japanese• Korean• Spanish• Traditional ChineseDANGER4 Hardware Maintenance Manual
