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== Equipment-Specific Safety Requirements ==

=== CRT Display Systems ===
'''DANGER: Lethal voltages up to 25,000V present even when unpowered'''

Required safety documentation:
* '''Discharge procedures''' - Mandatory CRT discharge before any internal work
* '''Anode cap warnings''' - Specific procedures for handling high-voltage anode connections
* '''X-ray emissions''' - Information about potential radiation exposure from damaged CRTs
* '''Implosion risks''' - Proper handling to prevent violent glass failure
* '''Lead content''' - Environmental and health considerations for CRT disposal

<pre>
{{safety warning
| type = DANGER
| hazard = High voltage
| voltage = Up to 25kV
| equipment = CRT displays, monitors, televisions
| procedure = [[CRT Discharge Procedure]]
| ppe = Insulated probe, safety glasses, rubber-soled shoes
| note = Voltage can remain for hours after power-off
}}
</pre>

=== Power Supply Systems ===
'''WARNING: Multiple voltage hazards and electrical shock risks'''

Required documentation:
* '''Input voltage warnings''' - Line voltage hazards (110V/220V)
* '''Output voltage identification''' - All secondary voltages and current capabilities
* '''Capacitor discharge''' - Large filter capacitors retain dangerous charge
* '''Isolation requirements''' - Proper electrical isolation during testing
* '''Fuse replacement''' - Correct fuse types and ratings for safety

=== Battery Systems ===
'''CAUTION: Chemical, fire, and explosion hazards'''

Safety requirements:
* '''Battery chemistry identification''' - Lead-acid, NiCd, lithium, etc.
* '''Ventilation requirements''' - Hydrogen gas evolution from lead-acid batteries
* '''Charging safety''' - Proper charging procedures and overcharge protection
* '''Disposal requirements''' - Environmental regulations and recycling procedures
* '''Leak handling''' - Cleanup procedures for electrolyte spills

=== Floppy Drive Systems ===
'''CAUTION: Mechanical and chemical hazards'''

Documentation requirements:
* '''Lubrication safety''' - Proper lubricants and application procedures
* '''Cleaning solvents''' - Safe solvents for head cleaning and degreasing
* '''Drive belt handling''' - Proper installation to prevent mechanism damage
* '''Static protection''' - ESD precautions for sensitive components