always surge protect the phone line, or cable/dsl line (or any outside line that connects to your computer, if it's hooked up to a stereo make sure the stereo is plugged into a surge suppresser as well). these are actually the most likely sources of a damaging surge which can damage not only the modem but also the computer in some cases. multiple surge suppressers are a very good idea in cases like this (i've actually had a phone line surge suppresser fail after a large surge, i was very glad i had it). also, surge suppressers need a good ground connection, which your' computer should have anyway, and don't assume an outlet is grounded just because it has 3 holes, it's illegal but i've seen 2 prong outlets replaced by 3 prong without any grounding (usually by home handy men who don't realize how hazardous this is).
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