-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Can it get zapped?

DJ,
    I didn't see any replies to this, so I'm answering late.  The short 
answer is Yes.  Once a large spike hits the mainboard, it's free to travel 
wherever it can reach.  However, the long answer is 'probably not'.  One of 
the first components such a spike would hit are diodes which serve as one 
way traffic directors (and double as LEDs when designed as such).  Diodes 
are rated for a certain amount of current and will basically blow up if 
confronted with much more than that, effectively cutting off the rest of the 
components attached to the board from further damage.

    So, in theory, it's possible, but unlikely.  Your best bet is to simply 
unplug the whole thing when an electrical storm approaches.  And remember 
Kids, "If you can hear the thunder, it's already close enough to fry 
something."         :O)

Peace,
GMan

"The only dumb questions are the ones that are never asked!"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cajun12" <cajun12@xxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 7:43 AM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Can it get zapped?


> Can an external peripheral (zip drives, hard drives, etc.) that is =
> powered by an adapter still get zapped if unplugged but hooked up to the =
> computer through a USB port if the computer takes a hit?
>
> Thanks.
>
> dj 

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