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From: "dbroper" <>
Subject: Re: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Memory problem
Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2004 19:02:01 +0300
References: <20040214070844.XHUV9105.mta05-svc.ntlworld.com@[10.137.100.64]>


Val wrote:
> > Is there a simpler way? (to earth/ground the PC before cleaning and
repairs)

Brian wrote:
> Yes there is
> With the PC still plugged into the power socket, touch the case preferably
not a painted part. Then remove the power cord and you will be ok. Try to
have all the tools you require to do the work, if you have to walk around to
get them you will charge yourself up again with static.

Especially on those man made fibre carpets! Good point.

> By the way you should not hover out your PC, the action of the air and
dust particles being drawn into the Hoover makes it a great static producer.
Buy some air cans from your local PC supply shop, take the PC outside and
blow the dust away.

Another good point, didn't know about air-cans. Can one use those
anti-static cloths that are usually used for dusting or fixed on the end of
a long floor brush?

Val in Bahrain


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