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Preventing ESD Damage

Preventing ESD Damage

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage occurs when electronic cards or components are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failures.

Always use an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin contact. Connect the strap to one of the following:

• ESD wrist strap connector (see Figure C-1 for the connector location)
  
  
• Any unpainted surface on the chassis
  
  

Caution Periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The measurement should be between 1 and 10 megohms (Mohms).