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David Gillett <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 25 Feb 1998 14:11:19 -0800
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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

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