-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Advice re leaving computer on 24/7
- From: John82654@xxxxxxx
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2003 09:58:45 EST
In a message dated 1/2/2003 8:54:01 AM Eastern Standard Time,
btempleton@xxxxxxx writes:
>
> Definately unplug the computer before touching chassi. You want to be at
> the same potential as the comp., if you get up after makeing contact, do it
> again. In the rare case of bad wireing touching while plugged in might be
> disasterous.
>
I always thought that unplugging before you touch the metal makes grounding
impossible. Could you elaborate please? I thought having it plugged in
allowed your electrical charge to follow the wiring back to the main house
ground.
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