on 23.01.2003 16:33, W. Nicholas at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> Robyn Lyons23/1/2003 6:42 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >>> You would use a ground strap. It would go around your wrist and it has >>> a wire that you attach to a ground. It will bleed off any static >>> charge. You can get them for $5 at Radioshack. Also, any computer store >>> should carry them as well. >> -Robyn > >>> On Thursday, January 23, 2003, at 12:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>> >>>> removing the power cord, you'll disconnect also the ground >>>> wire, so: how can the residual charge to be discharged, please? >> >> Good question but it doesn't sound like the right answer. >> John >> > Doesn't the "CUDA" switch have to be depressed in a powered down > mode, but with the AC cord still attached!!
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