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Wire yourself with a metal cable to a waterpipe or possibly a radiator. Special cables with arm-attachements can be bought for just that.

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Q: How do you 'ground yourself' to protect a computer from ESD?
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What are three tools you can use to protect a system against ESD as you work on it?

Antistatic gloves, ground mats, and ground bracelet. Although the best way to protect your computer from ESD is by using a ground mat with Groug bracelet


Which two tools can a PC support technician use when taking apart a computer to best protect computer components against ESD?

A: it is not actually a tool but a ground wire connected to the earth ground which is connected to the chassis The best way to protect your system against ESD is to use a ground bracelet together with a ground mat. Consider a ground bracelet essential equipment when working on a computer.


Which permanently damages a computer more esd or emi?

esd


What is the proper use of esd tools?

ESD tools are used to prevent damage to electronic components from electrostatic discharge. Proper use includes wearing an ESD wrist strap or heel strap to ground yourself, working on an ESD-safe work surface, and using ESD-safe tools and equipment to handle sensitive electronic components. It is important to follow ESD precautions to avoid damaging electronic devices.


What permanently damages a computer component damage cause by ESD or damage cause by EMI?

ESD


ESD is least likely to cause damage to which components?

esd damage your computer key board and mouse


Which action can reduce the risk of ESD damage when computer equipment is being worked on?

If you properly ground yourself by using a antistatic bracelet (or if you don't have one, just use your hands) to make contact to a unpainted portion of the computer case/chassis (or even the power supply) to discharge any stored electrostatic charge that is on your body.


Which permanently damages a computer component damage caused by ESD or damage caused by EMI?

motherboard would be the computer component?i got this exact question in a Quiz lolthe answer is ESD


Which permanently damages a computer component damge caused by esd or damage caused by emi?

(Electro static Discharge) ESD will permanently damage your computer component. -By Hector Morales.


Which circumstance increase the likelihood of ESD damage to a computer?

A circumstance that increases the likelihood of ESD damage to a computer is working in an area with low levels of humidity.


What can be used to prevents ESd?

Best is to use a grounding mat and an esd strap. Be sure to discharge any static before reaching in to your computer.


Why take ESD precautions before working in a computer system box?

To not damage the computer components.