Handling the A5159B Adapter

The host bus adapter is packaged with an ESD kit, which contains materials to prevent damage from static electricity during installation.




	CAUTION: The adapter is highly susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge during installation and routine maintenance procedures. Do not handle circuit boards without wearing a wrist strap fastened to a good earth ground or to the system chassis.

While you are installing the A5159B adapter, please follow these precautions:

Keep the adapter in its shielded antistatic bag until you are ready to install it.
Use a wrist strap or other ESD protection. Wrap the strap around your wrist and attach the copper end to a metal portion of the computer frame.
Avoid working in carpeted areas.
Gently place the adapter, printed circuit board (PCB) side down, on an antistatic work surface pad.
Hold the adapter only by its sides or cover plate. Do not touch any components on the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA).
Do not use any test equipment to check the components on the PCB.
Do not bump, jar, or drop the adapter. Do not place other objects on top of the adapter.
Transport the adapter in its shielded bag in an appropriate shipping container. Do not put other materials in the bag with the adapter.

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