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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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Although having an antistatic wrist strap with you at all times would be

ideal, the reality is that from time to time you’ll find yourself in a situation

where you lack the proper antistatic tools. This shouldn’t keep you from

working on the computer—if you’re careful! Before working on a computer

in such a situation, take a moment to touch the power supply every once in a

while as you work—I’ll show you where it is in Chapter 2, “The Visible

Computer”—to keep yourself at the same electrical potential as the computer.

Although this isn’t as good as a wrist strap, this self-grounding is better than

nothing at all.

Use these tools for proper component handling and storage: ESD straps,

ESD mats, antistatic bags, and self-grounding.

Try This! Antistatic Protection Devices

In some circumstances, an antistatic wrist strap could get in the way.

Manufacturers have developed some alternatives to the wrist strap, so try

this:

1. Take a field trip to a local computer or electronics store.

2. Check out their selection of antistatic devices. Can you find

anything other than wrist straps or mats?

3. Do a Web search for “static control products.” Can you find

anything other than wrist straps or mats?

4. Report what options you can find for protecting your equipment

from ESD. Weigh the pros and cons and decide what you would

use in various situations.

The last issue when it comes to preventing ESD is that never-ending

question—should you work with the computing device plugged in or

unplugged? The answer is simple: Do you really want to be physically

connected to a computer that is plugged into an electrical outlet? Granted, the

chances of electrocution are slim, but why take the risk?

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