-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Advice re leaving computer on 24/7
- From: "Bob Templeton" <btempleton@xxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2003 07:56:13 -0600
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.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: <John82654@xxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2003 10:54 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Advice re leaving computer on 24/7
: 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
: > >
: >
: >
: >
: >
: > To unsub or change your email settings:
: > //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk
: >
: > To access our Archives:
: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/
: > //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/
: >
:
: 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.
:
:
: To unsub or change your email settings:
: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk
:
: To access our Archives:
: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/
: //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/
:
:
To unsub or change your email settings:
//www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk
To access our Archives:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/
//www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/
Other related posts:
