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From: slangner@clmqt.marquette.Mi.US (Stickster)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: Grounding Oneself, the right way...???
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Date: 30 Nov 89 02:57:57 GMT
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   I used to work on integrated circuitry in the Air Force, and among
the many training sessions I was exposed to was the simplicity of
picking up a static charge.  Merely walking, without scuffing your
feet can load you up with a couple Kv of charge.

   Your best bet is to have a GOOD earth ground within arm's reach
while you work on your computer.  Make sure it is gounded, preferably
not through the power supply, but with a grounding wire from a ground
path on your computer to the earth ground.  Ground yourself
frequently, especially before touching anything else inside your
computer.

   This should help prevent you from zapping a critical chip.
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