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05-16-2008 , 04:59 PM

vetiver

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7,757

Just got video card replacement in the mail today, would like to put it in so I can use my PC immediately. Can I wear a latex glove (or do something else) to prevent shock, or do I have to buy that wristband?

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05-16-2008 , 05:02 PM

F. McSimmons

old hand

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,846

Do the installation away from carpet and humid rooms. Touch something metal like an unpainted part of the case to ground yourself.

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05-16-2008 , 05:56 PM

kerowo

lolcat

Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,190

I've done video card installation on a ratty wool carpet with no problems. Just make sure to have all the parts together so you're not walking around to get them and discharge yourself (har har har) before you start the replacement.

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05-16-2008 , 05:59 PM

vetiver

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7,757

Did it on hardwood floor with no problems. TY for help

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05-16-2008 , 06:03 PM

F. McSimmons

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Originally Posted by kerowo

I've done video card installation on a ratty wool carpet with no problems.

me too. just a safety precaution.

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05-16-2008 , 06:24 PM

BeaucoupFish

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Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,575

Keep the PC plugged in, but switched off, to maintain ground when you do the above (or switch off the surge protector and keep that plugged in if there is no PSU switch). I think it takes a lot to actually damage most components, and if you are careful what you hold on to on the GPU, chances of damaging a part are minimal.

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05-16-2008 , 07:52 PM

kerowo

lolcat

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Originally Posted by F. McSimmons

me too. just a safety precaution.

Agreed. Wanted it to seem doable without clean room conditions, it's one of the easier upgrades to do to see real results.

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05-20-2008 , 04:58 AM

Donkey85

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Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 54

i have always just kept a finger or toe on the computer case while im installing any hardware

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