Nexevo
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Electronic components are very often highly sensitive to ESD, or ElectroStatic Discharge. Static electricity in your body, even if you are not aware of it, can easily damage a component beyond repair.
When performing system component upgrades or maintenance it is advisable to perform the following antistatic precautions:
*Use a grounding wrist strap. These are supplied by most electronic stores.
* Keeping in contact with the metal frame of the computer is fine as long as it is earthed (plugged into an earthed socket but switched off at the mains).
* Handle circuit boards by the edges and avoid touching the contacts or components themselves.
Remember! The damage may not become apparent until you actually try to use the damaged component.
I apologise if I appear a little patronising but I suspect some system failures that I have read in these forums are due to a lack of taking the proper precautions.
When performing system component upgrades or maintenance it is advisable to perform the following antistatic precautions:
*Use a grounding wrist strap. These are supplied by most electronic stores.
* Keeping in contact with the metal frame of the computer is fine as long as it is earthed (plugged into an earthed socket but switched off at the mains).
* Handle circuit boards by the edges and avoid touching the contacts or components themselves.
Remember! The damage may not become apparent until you actually try to use the damaged component.
I apologise if I appear a little patronising but I suspect some system failures that I have read in these forums are due to a lack of taking the proper precautions.
. By that logic, someone with a BSOD should post in half the forums on the site.
