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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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Optimally, a card should always be in one of two places: in a computer or

in an anti-static bag. When inserting or removing a card, be careful to hold

the card only by its edges. Do not hold the card by the slot connectors or

touch any components on the board (see Figure 6-26).

Figure 6-26 Where to handle a card

If possible, use an anti-static wrist strap properly attached to the PC, as

noted in Chapter 1, “Safety and Professionalism.” If you don’t have a wrist

strap, you can use the tech way of avoiding ESD by touching the power

supply after you remove the expansion card from its anti-static bag. This puts

you, the card, and the PC at the same electrical potential and thus minimizes

the risk of ESD.

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