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D Electrostatic Discharge during Maintenance and Repair
Caution: Observe the precautions for handling devices sensitive to electrostatic dis-
charge!
Many semiconductor components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge
(ESD). The lifespan of assemblies containing such components can be dras-
tically reduced by improper handling during maintenance and repair. Please
observe the following rules when handling ESD sensitive components:
• ESD sensitive components should only be stored and transported in the
packing material specifically provided for this purpose.
• When performing a repair by replacing complete assemblies, the removed
assembly must be sent back to the supplier in the same packing material
in which the replacement assembly was shipped. If this should not be the
case, any claim for a possible refund will be null and void.
• Unpacked ESD sensitive components should only be handled in ESD pro-
tected areas (EPA, e.g. area for field service, repair or service bench) and
only be touched when wearing a wristlet connected to the ground potential
of the service bench by a series resistor. The equipment to be repaired or
servicedas wellasall toolsand electricallysemi-conductingwork, storage,
and floor mats should also be connected to this ground potential.
• Theterminals ofESD sensitivecomponentsmust notcome inuncontrolled
contact with electrostatically chargeable or metallic surfaces (voltage
puncture, discharge shock hazard).
• To prevent the components from undefined transient stress and possible
damage due to inadmissible voltages or compensation currents, electrical
connections should only be established or separated when the equipment
is switched off and after any capacitor charges have decayed.
E Repair
By removing housing parts or shields, energized parts may be exposed. For
this reason the following precautions must be observed:
• Maintenance may only be performed by trained personnel in accordance
with the applicable regulations.
• The equipment must be switched off and disconnected from theAC power
outlet before any housing parts are removed.
• Even if the equipment is disconnected from the power outlet, parts with
hazardouscharges(e.g. capacitors,picture tubes)mustnot betouched until
they have been properly discharged. Do not touch hot components (power
semiconductors, heat sinks, etc.) before they have cooled off.
• If a unit remains opened while being switched on, no un-insulated cir-
cuit components and metallic semiconductor housings must be touched,
neither with bare hands nor with un-insulated tools.
Certain components pose additional hazards:
• Explosionhazardfromlithium batteries,electrolytic capacitorsand power
semiconductors (Observe the component’s polarity. Do not short battery
terminals. Replace batteries only by the same type).
• Implosion hazard from evacuated display units.
• Radiation hazard from laser units (non-ionizing), CRTs (ionizing).
• Caustic effect of display units (LCD) and components containing liquid
electrolyte.
Such components should only be handled by trained personnel who are prop-
erly protected (e.g. protection glasses, gloves).
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