How do I ground myself?

katielou1 | 21:50 Thu 23rd Nov 2006 | Computers

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I want to install my new FireWire PCI card but the instructions tell me to make sure I am grounded when I work on the hard drive. How do I do this?

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Kerplunk

Don't worry about it. You should really make sure you are grounded to avoid possible damage to the insides of your computer. I work in the IT industry and regularly (Every day 4 - 5 times) work on the inside of computers without taking any special steps to ensure I am grounded. I have yet to cause any damge through this.

rojash

I very much doubt that it mentions anything about working on the hard drive!

I always leave the machine plugged in and rest my forearms on the case, while working on machines. Been doing it that way since 1980 and never had a problem.

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