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Notes on Handling

(1) Static charge prevention

Be sure to take following protective measures. TFT-LCD panels are easily damaged by static charge.

a) Use non-chargeable gloves, or simply use bare hands.

b) Use an earth-band when handling.

c) Do not touch any electrodes of a panel.

d) Wear non-chargeable clothes and conductive shoes.

e) Install conductive mat on the working floor and working table.

f) Keep panels away from any charged materials.

g) Use ionized air to discharge the panels.

(2) Protection from dust and dirt

a) Operate in clean environment.

b) When delivered, a surface of a panel (glass panel) is covered by a protective sheet.

Peel off the protective sheet carefully not to damage the glass panel.

c) Do not touch the surface of the glass panel. The surface is easily scratched. When cleaning, use a

clean-room wiper with isopropyl alcohol. Be careful not to leave stain on the surface.

d) Use ionized air to blow off dust at the glass panel.

(3) Other handling precautions

a) Do not twist or bend the flexible PC board especially at the connecting region because the board is

easily deformed.

b) Do not drop a panel.

c) Do not twist or bend a panel or panel frame.

d) Keep a panel away from heat source.

e) Do not dampen a panel with water or other solvents.

f) Avoid to store or to use a panel in a high temperature or in a high humidity, which may result in panel

damages.

g) Minimum radius of bending curvature for a flexible substrate must be 1mm.

h) Torque required to tighten screws on a panel must be 3kg · cm or less.

i) Use appropriate filter to protect a panel.

j) Do not pressure the portion other than mounting hole (cover).