User guide

Chapter 1 - Conversion Basics Genesis MP8 ◆
• Always remove electronic devices in a grounded work area
• Always use tools (i.e., screwdrivers, snips, vacuums) that
are conductive.
Grounding Using The Anti-static Wrist Strap
To ensure proper grounding, the antistatic wrist strap must be
worn in direct contact with the skin. Attach the free end of the strap
to a good electrical ground in accordance with the instructions and
precautions printed on the label.
Good electrical grounds include cold water pipes (where conduc-
tive pipe extends to ground - plastic pipe and metal pipe connect-
ed to plastic pipe are not appropriate), grounded electrical conduit,
the back of properly connected and grounded outlet strips and
exposed metal on other properly grounded equipment.
The anti-static wrist strap grounds your body. When working on an
unplugged system, ground yourself with the wrist strap and touch
a safe area of exposed metal on the system’s power supply before
touching any static-sensitive components in the case. This brings
the equipment to the same static potential as your body, eliminat-
ing the possibility of ESD. Be sure to touch the power supply each
time you resume work inside any system.
Preventing Damage to Disk Drives
To prevent ESD and physical shock damage to floppy diskette
drive and/or hard disk drive(s), ensure the following safety precau-
tions:
• Always utilize anti-static techniques when handling drives
• Always re-package drives in their original shipping packag-
ing
• Never drop a drive onto any surface (hard/or soft)
• Shield work surface with a minimum of 1-inch shock-proof
foam
• Always place a drive metal-side down (electronic-side up) on
shock-proof foam