Static Sensitivity

	Observe anti-static procedures. Devices can be damaged by static electricity. Personnel reconnecting the battery should ensure that they ground themselves and all tools before touching cards.

A CPU / interface card’s components include CMOS chips that are sensitive to static electricity. Before touching a card first touch a grounded metal object, such as any unpainted surface on the matrix, to dissipate static electricity. When handling a card, be careful not to bend any of the card’s connector pins or component leads.

Store spare cards in electrically insulated packaging, such as anti-static heavy duty plastic bags or in unused card slots (though not fully seated) in the matrix.