On 25 Feb 98 at 13:10, Glen L. Bowes wrote:
> > 1) Why would you install the motherboard in the case on top of the pink
> > foam anti-static pad? This is the first one I have ever seen like this.
>
> Really, you wouldn't. The foam is simply an insulating precaution for
> shipping.
Actually, the antistatic/ESD bag should take care of that. The
foam keeps sharp points (such as DIP pins) from tearing the bag, or
the fingertips of anyone handling it.
David G