Sa f ety an d EM C Ins tr uct io ns : Po rt abl e C o m pu ter s 13Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeStatic electricity can harm electronic components inside your computer. Toprevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before youtouch any of your computerís electronic components, such as a memorymodule. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on thecomputerís I/O panel.As you continue to work inside the computer, periodically touch an I/Oconnector to remove any static charge your body may have accumulated.You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostaticdischarge (ESD):ï When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shippingcarton, do not remove the component from the antistatic packingmaterial until you are ready to install the component. Just beforeunwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to discharge staticelectricity from your body.ï When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistaticcontainer or packaging.ï Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, useantistatic floor pads and workbench pads.The following notice may appear throughout this document to remind youof these precautions:NOTICE: See ìProtecting Against Electrostatic Dischargeî in the safetyinstructions at the front of this guide.
