DELL 2000 Reference Guide

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Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your computer. To prevent 
static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of 
your computer’s electronic components, such as a memory module. You can do so by 
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer’s I/O panel.
As you continue to work inside the computer, periodically touch an I/O connector to 
remove any static charge your body may have accumulated.
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 from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to 
install the component. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure 
to discharge static electricity from your body.
When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container 
or packaging.
Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic 
floor pads and workbench pads.
The following notice may appear throughout this document to remind you of these 
precautions:
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