How to Use the Portable Anti-Static Mat

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Description: Follow this guide to learn how to use a...

Steps:

1. Unfold your anti-static mat and spread it out on your work area.
2. Make sure the iFixit logo is facing upward.

3. Place the black grounding wire's connector over one of the mat's grounding nodes.
4. Press down on the connector until you hear a click to secure it to the mat.

5. Attach the black grounding wire's clip to a grounded metal surface.
6. To ensure a good grip on the surface, pinch hard on the clip's levers to open the jaws wide.

7. Before you put on your anti-static wrist strap, remove any jewelry from your wrist and fingers.

8. The anti-static strap should be adjusted to fit snug on your wrist.
9. Pull up on the looped end of the strap to disengage the plastic lock.

10. To tighten the strap, pull the looped end away from the plastic slide.

11. To loosen the strap, pull the main part of the band away from the plastic slide.
12. Re-engage the plastic lock before continuing.

13. Slide the strap over your hand and secure it to your wrist.
14. If the strap is still too loose or tight, you can adjust it while it's on your wrist.

15. Disconnect the strap's metal clip from the rest of the blue grounding wire.

16. Insert the tip of the blue grounding wire into one of the black grounding wire's sockets.

17. Place your device on the mat.
18. You're now ready for repairs!
19. Throughout the repair, keep the device centered on the mat to minimize ESD.