-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Advice re leaving computer on 24/7
- From: John82654@xxxxxxx
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 1 Jan 2003 23:54:08 EST
In a message dated 1/1/2003 11:10:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Foxhillers@xxxxxxx writes:
>
>
> Sandi
> Before opening the case of your computer, turn it off, UNplug it and
> detach the monitor. Make sure you are grounded by touching something metal
>
> before touching any components inside your computer.
> mjh
>
>
>
> In a message dated 1/1/03 9:52:25 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> PCTech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
>
> >Sandi,
> > While I can't be sure from the description here, it could be a problem
> >with your video card. Although it's probably not a driver problem, I
> would
> >try updating those first (since it's easier than my next suggestion). If
> >that doesn't help, try reseating the card in its slot as explained below.
> >The contacts can develop corrosion or just become loose over time.
> >
> > Turn off the system, open up the computer case and locate the video
> card
> >(it'll be the one connected to your monitor). After unscrewing and
> removing
> >the monitor cable from the back of the card, place your left hand's
> fingers
> >on the back of the card (I usually just grab ahold of the monitor output
> >socket), the pad of your right hand's middle finger along the opposite
> edge
> >of the card (where there are no electronic circuits) and gently lift the
> >card out of its slot. You may find that you need to pull up one side at a
> >time in a sort of 'rocking' motion until the card is completely unseated.
> >Once it's out of the slot, double check its position over the slot and
> press
> >it back in. This will almost guarantee that all of the connections are
> able
> >to transmit data, even if there was previously some corrosion getting in
> the
> >way.
> >
> >Peace,
> >GMan
> >
> >PCTT Owner
> >
>
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I'm not 100% sure,but I think you have to leave the computer plugged in till
after you touch the metal case to complete the grounding procedure.
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