Service manual

Repair/
Maintenance
Guidelines
This section gives guidelines to repair and maintain the Agilent E1326B
multimeter, including:
• ESD precautions
• Removing A2 inguard PCA
• Removing binding posts
• Soldering printed circuit boards
• Post-repair safety checks
ESD
Precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) may damage MOS, CMOS and other
static sensitive devices in the Agilent E1326B multimeter. This damage
can range from slight parameter degradation to catastrophic failure.
When handling multimeter assemblies, follow these guidelines to avoid
damaging multimeter components:
• Always use a static-free work station with a pad of conductive
rubber or similar material when handling multimeter
Figure 8-1. Removing A2 Inguard PCA
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