Method and apparatus for protecting a circuit assembly from electrostatic discharge

摘要

In an embodiment, a method of changing the direction of an electrostatic discharge includes: providing a structure (10) having a path (12) capable of passing an electrostatic discharge, and changing by over about 900 (ninety degrees) a direction of an electrostatic discharge passing through the path (12). In another embodiment, a case assembly (10) includes: a case member (16); and a light pipe assembly (20) coupled to the case member (16). The light pipe assembly (20) includes a body (22), a leg member (26) coupled to and depending from the body (22), and a head (30) supported by the body (22). In an embodiment, a case assembly (10) includes a switch actuator assembly (200) coupled to the case member (16) and capable of activating when pushed a switch (210) supported by a circuit board (22a). <IMAGE>