Instruction manual

Page 18 Splash PCI Series v5.0 Install Manual
Discharging Static Electricity
Before you remove the Splash Interface card from its antistatic bag, you must put
on the 3M
™
Disposable Grounding Wrist Strap. The wrist strap is provided to
control static electricity as you install the provided Memory DIMMs on the Splash
card, and as you install the Splash card in the Power Macintosh. Failure to wear the
wrist strap can result in damage to the card or to your computer.
Follow these steps to attach the wrist strap,
1. Unwrap the first two folds of the wrist strap and wrap the exposed adhesive
side firmly around your wrist.
2. Unroll the rest of the wrist strap and peel the liner from the copper foil at the
opposite end.
3. Follow the instructions in this chapter to remove the cover of your Macintosh
(see page 20).
4. Attach the copper foil to the exposed metal on the Macintosh power supply.
WARNING: A current limiting resistance is fabricated into the plastic ribbon on
the grounding strap. If it appears damaged, cut off, or missing, discard the wrist
strap immediately. If you cannot wear the wrist strap, you can touch something
metal (the Macintosh power supply casing, for example) to discharge any static
electricity you might have acquired. Always work in a clean and static-free area.