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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
Almost all electrical components can be damaged by electrostatic
discharge (
ESD) during handling. Component damage can occur at
electrostatic discharge voltages as low as 50 volts.
The following guidelines will help prevent
ESD damage when servicing
the multimeter or any electronic device.
• Disassemble instruments only in a static-free work area.
• Use a conductive work area to dissipate static charge.
• Use a conductive wrist strap to dissipate static charge accumulation.
• Minimize handling.
• Keep replacement parts in original static-free packaging.
• Remove all plastic, styrofoam, vinyl, paper, and other
static-generating materials from the immediate work area.
• Use only anti-static solder suckers.
Surface Mount Repair
Surface mount components should only be removed using soldering
irons or desoldering stations expressly designed for surface mount
components. Use of conventional solder removal equipment will almost
always result in permanent damage to the printed circuit board and will
void your Agilent factory warranty.
To Replace the Power-Line Fuse
The power-line fuse is located within the multimeter’s fuse-holder
assembly on the rear panel (see page 31). Refer to the rear panel for the
proper fuse rating. The 250 mAT slow-blow fuse has Agilent part
number 2110-0817 and is used for all line voltages.
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