On Friday 03 September 2004 04:14, Margot wrote: > Margot wrote: <snip> > Can anyone recommend any books or online resources on > hardware? VERY basic level please - along the lines of 'how > not to ruin a perfectly good computer by sticking a > screwdriver in the wrong place'! > > Many thanks to all who have helped steer me in the right > direction - I don't know what I'd do without this list ! > > Margot Just a couple of things. Do not ever!!! work on a box that is not unplugged! Either buy a grounding strap or make one. Like so: strip the insulation from a piece of copper wire enough to go around your wrist. Fasten the bare wire around your wrist in contact with bare skin. Connect a metal clip lead to the other end of the wire connected to your wrist. Connect the clip lead to bare metal of the box before you pick up your new screwdriver! Do not touch the chips or components on the boards. Always observe the above and the chances of doing damage go way down. Regards: Hoyt Registered Linux User # 363264 http://counter.li.org
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