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Why should you ground yourself before touching the inside of a computer?
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∙ 15y ago
You can purchase a wrist strap that connects to a water pipe or other grounding surface and is connected to your wrist before you touch the computer. On the other hand... If the computer is plugged in and the house is wired properly with good plug grounds, you can simply turn off the computer then touch the metal computer case before and while you touch anything inside the computer.
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∙ 17y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe circuits in electronics equipment are very sensitive and can be damaged by static shock. If there is an excess of static shock on your body, touching a circuit could damage it. Grounding yourself removes the static shock from you so that it is safe to touch the circuit.
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∙ 15y agoSo you don't get electrocuted.
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What precautions do you need to take to prevent electrostatic discharge damage to circuits and sensitive components?
Ground yourself before touching anything in the computer
What caused bits of paper to attract on a comb on a cold dry day?
static electricity, the same electrical charge that will fry your computer if you do not ground yourself out before touching the keyboard.
How do you clean ram?
You can blow it with compressed air while it's in the motherboard. You can use a pencil eraser to clean the contacts if you take it out. Be careful, RAM is sensitive to static electricity. You can ground yourself by touching a part of the metal case of the computer before touching any component of the motherboard. You should never touch the contacts with your hands as the oil on them will contaminate it. You should ground yourself before putting the RAM back in.
How do you ground yourself before touching computer memory?
The safest way is to use an electrostatic wrist strap that you clip on to a ground. Another method is to touch the metal casing of the power supply on the computer. Its best to be on a tile or wood surface rather than carpet when you are working on your computer at home. Being on carpet can generate static electricity that will damage your computer.
Which precaution should be implemented prior to working with motherboards?
There are two significant precautions before working on a motherboard. First, ensure the computer is turned off (no power). Second, ensure you ground yourself before touching the motherboard to ensure you don't send a static charge through the components.
Are you actually touching the ground?
No, you are not actually Touching the ground; You're Hovering.
Can the inbounding player cross the plane of the out of bounds line before making the pass if they do not touch a part of the court before passing the ball?
Yes. there are no "crossing the plane" rules in basketball. Its always about where your feet are touching the ground or where they were last touching the ground.
What do tornadoes form before touching the ground?
A funnel cloud is typically visible before a tornado touches down
What is Ground yourself with computer equipment?
to correct your electric charge, to be suitable with the computer. With that you avoid electrostatic stuff.
A funnel cloud touching the ground is what?
a funnel cloud touching the ground is then called a tornado
Can evaporation occur when water falls from clouds?
During a rain evaporaton is not significant before touching the ground.
What happens if you touch a pylon?
nothing but if you touch the electricity wires you will get a shock but only if you touch them at the same time or one but you are touching that is touching the ground or you are touching the ground
