Salvage — Animatronic

Don't keep the checklist up for long. Flip it up, check a box, and flip it back down instantly to see if the animatronic moved.

They are looking directly at you, often hunched and ready to pounce. This is when you must zap them immediately. Animatronic Salvage

A tangled mess of wires and eyes with a twitchy personality. Don't keep the checklist up for long

Beyond the gameplay, salvaging is vital for achieving the "Completion Ending". According to FNaF Wiki contributors, failing to salvage even one animatronic will lock you out of the true ending, as your job is to "bring them all together" in one place. FFPS Salvage Section Tips - Five Nights at Freddy's Wiki check a box