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How to safely open Computer Chassi?
Its been unplugged for about a week now. I don't have an antistatic wristband atm, and I need to tamper with some things in the chassi. How could I do it without killing myself or my computer?
How to safely open Computer Chassi?
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New #2
Actually opening the case requires no special treatment.
If you plan to actually fiddle about with the components, then keep one hand on a metal section of your case to discharge yourself.
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normal advice is to keep it plugged in, but not powered up.
that way you can earth yourself on the case before you delve in.
please do correct me if i'm wrong - that's what i do and have never owned a wrist-strap.
or do not all countries have an earth connection/lead?
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Honestly, you won't do yourself any harm. Keep the PC plugged in, but switched off at the plug.
Unless you actually fall into the computer and bang your head or something, I can't see you doing yourself any harm. Discharging yourself is to protect the computer, not you
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New #6
sometimes you can scratch yourself on badly made cases - that's all.
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New #7
if its on and you touch the power supply (or components?) then you'll get a jolt. otherwise, latent energy wont hurt you. there should be no risk of electric shock. You touch the metal frame part to discharge you. There is way more potential for damage to the components.
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I've been doing computer admin work for 25+ years and have worked with hundreds of systems, servers, etc. It's extremely rare that I have an antistatic wrist band anywhere near me. Sometimes I touch the case or metal to make sure I am discharged, most of the time I do not. I have never had any problems, or injured myself touching a computer case or inside of a computer with the exception of catching a finger on a sharp piece of metal that cut me open.
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