Magma EB1H User Manual

vi          Preface 

 

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the enemy of semiconductor 
devices. You should always take precautions to eliminate any 
electrostatic charge from your body and clothing before touching any 
semiconductor device or card by using an electrostatic wrist strap 
and/or conductive mat. 

 

 

Static electricity can harm system boards.  Perform service at an ESD 
workstation and follow proper ESD procedure to reduce the risk of 
damage to components. Magma strongly encourages you to follow 
proper ESD procedure, which can include wrist straps and smocks, 
when servicing equipment.   

You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from 
electrostatic discharge (ESD): 

♦  When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping 

carton, do not remove the component’s anti-static packaging 
material until you are ready to install the component in a 
computer.  Just before unwrapping the anti-static packaging, 
be sure you are at an ESD workstation or grounded.  

♦  When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an 

anti-static container or packaging.  

♦  Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation.  If 

possible, use anti-static floor pads and workbench pads.  

♦  Handle components and boards with care.  Don’t touch the 

components or contacts on a board.  Hold a board by its edges 
or by its metal mounting bracket.