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Computer Case Static Part 2
Name: George Date: November 5, 2002 at 08:22:54 Pacific OS: Windows CPU/Ram: Pentium/256
Comment:
Kind of a follow up to the last post. Someone here had a question about getting static from the plastic front end of a computer case. Would getting a slight static discharge from the front of a case cause any problems with compenents or is that even possible? Just curious.
Name: boojum Date: November 5, 2002 at 16:09:22 Pacific
Reply:
Not unless the static is due to a grounding problem. If you're getting shocked by your computer you should verify you don't have a grounding issue. A little static isn't unusual especially if your tower is resting on the carpet or it's in a dusty environment.
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