>At 10:14 AM -0800 10/3/01, Michael S. Macdonald wrote: >>Be careful to discharge static electricity when you do so by wearing a >>wrist strap connected to the computer chassis or by touching the power >>supply (with the computer connected to the power source) > >Okay - help me out here. I use surge protectors. How does this go? > >-The computer is off. >-The computer is plugged in to the surge protector. >-The surge protector is on. > >Have I got that? > >You know you're in the boonies when > >(a) There are no kosher restaurants >(b) You can't find a wrist strap
It's quite simple, and you've got it right so far. As long as the computer is connected to the wall outlet, when you touch the power supply any static electricity will be safely discharged. If your environment is prone to static electricity ie if you get zapped the odd time touching a doorknob, especially during changeable weather, then try a Radio Shack or other electronics store. The purpose of the wrist strap is to ground you...you could probably make one from tin foil and duct tape... If you can't find a kosher restaurant......try chinese food...8>) Cheers...Michael -- Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
