Computer motherboards and components, such as sound card, video card, and memory, contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect computers against damage from static electricity, eliminating the damage from ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) can save a lot of money. Here are some warnings you must remember and follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. You must unplug the power cord to ensure that there is no power to the motherboard. Always use an anti-static wrist strap when working on a computer except when working on monitors Capacitors can still store electric charge for a short from the time you turned off the power switch, so it's a wise to make is to wait a few minutes after pulling the plug before working on your PC. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components such as the video card, memory, hard disk, and etc. if you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safety grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case Hold components in both edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads, capacitors, or circuitry as these are miniature electronic components and it may damage. One end is an elastic band that fits around your wrist and which is connected to an alligator clip by a wire. The clip connects to a metal part of the computer chassis, which equalizes the voltage between you and the computer, thus avoiding static sparks. Place components on a grounded anti-static pad or on the bag that came with the components whenever the components are separated from the system. Remember, avoid dropping your hard disk in the surface or in the floor because cylinder of the hard disk is sensitive which may cause not to working at all. Don’t ever touch the non-serviceable. When you come across labels that say "No serviceable components inside" don't take it as a challenge because it’s a serious statement. Keep in mind that failure in protecting yourself can cause injuries and it can also damage your computer and the most common accident is erasing stored data. Always grasp a metal part of the computer chassis with your bare hand before you touch anything inside. Do this even if you are wearing an anti-static wristband. Always handle electronic components by a non-conducting (non-metallic) edge. Don't touch the pins or other connectors. Never plug an ATX power supply into AC power unless it is connected either to a computer's motherboard or to a dummy test load. Always use a good surge protector or an Uninterruptible Power Supply that incorporates surge and spike protection. Never eat, drink, or smoke while working on a computer.
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12/14/2015 07:34:34 pm
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