Work on a Computer Safely

How to Work on a Computer Safely(2)

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4.Always make sure the electricity is off before touching any hardware. Some general tips while dealing with hardware are:
When handling hardware, be careful to keep your fingers on the sides of the board or on some sort of plastic or metal covering on something like a GPU to avoid getting oil from your fingers onto the delicate electrical circuits imprinted on the board.
Always be gentle with the hardware. If something won't go in, check to see if it is the right slot for that part. If something wont come out investigate around the piece of hardware and check for any types of clips or fasteners. Do not yank a piece of hardware out of the computer.
Never put hardware anywhere near food's or drinks because they can severely damage the hardware.

5.Make sure to discharge your body of any static charge that might be built up on you. After you open up your computer it is best to ground the case of the machine. If you don't have anything to do this with you can always just touch something metal before touching the computer to discharge any static charge you have on you. And avoid wool clothing because it can build very large static charges.

6.Never have liquids or solids near a computer you are working on. Either of these two things when introduced onto hardware of a computer will create damage. It is also smart not to get these anywhere near your mouse or keyboard because nobody likes a greasy mouse and keyboard or finding crumbs stuck under your mouse and in the keyboard.

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