Lenovo thinkcentre s50-30, f0ba003yrk [35/51] Handling static sensitive devices

User Guide

Handling static-sensitive devices

Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer

components.

When you are replacing a part, do not open the anti-static package containing the

new part until the defective part has been removed from the computer and you are

ready to install the new part.

When you handle parts and other computer components, take these precautions

to avoid static electricity damage:

• Limityourmovements,asthiscancausestaticelectricitytobuildup.

• Alwayshandlepartsandothercomputercomponentscarefully.Handle

adapters, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by the

edges. Never touch any exposed circuitry.

• Preventothersfromtouchingthepartsandothercomputercomponents.

• Beforeyoureplaceanewpart,touchtheanti-staticpackagecontainingthe

part to a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on

the computer for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity in the

package and your body.

• Whenpossible,removethenewpartfromtheanti-staticpackagingandinstall

it directly in the computer without setting the part down. When this is not

possible, place the anti-static package that the part came in on a smooth, level

surface and place the part on it.

• Donotplacethepartonthecomputercoverorothermetalsurface.