Proper Handling of Computer Components

Perhaps of one the safety issue in PC assembly is the static electricity being discharged by the technican. It is no secret to us all the we generate static electricity by means of rubbing (either intentional or unitentional) surfaces and objects. Though this electricity, is not at high as a high - voltage wire, this electricity is what an electronic component needs to be damage. And so, as a PC technician as well, i show you how to handle computer components, the right way.

The figure above shows how we handle our expansion cards (and the like) properly. At least, if ever discharge static electricity, it does not go directly to the electronic component (ICs, resistors, ad capacitors)that is inside the expansion card.

The next figure shows improper handling of our expansion cards. If handled this way for a long time, it is no wonder that the performance of our components deteriorate. And then eventually will damage our component.

 

Hope this post will guide all those PC techies to practice the safe way on how well handle our components. Like they say, "Handle with Care"....