-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Can it get zapped?
- From: GuitarMan <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2007 21:48:09 -0400
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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