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From: alfter@nevada.edu (SCOTT ALFTER)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: Apple II+ Hardware Problem???
Message-ID: <1991Mar28.073435.3644@nevada.edu>
Date: 28 Mar 91 07:34:35 GMT
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In article <1991Mar27.233329.13287@world.std.com> jeffb@world.std.com (Jeffrey T Berntsen) writes:
>for now that they're just loose.  Make sure the Apple is powered off and
>unplugged (just to be safe).  Remove all the cards from the slots, remembering
 ^^^^^^^^^

Actually, it's best to leave the computer plugged in.  This will keep
static from zapping chips; any static buildup you might be carrying
will go down the cord and to the ground pin in the power outlet.  With
the machine unplugged, static has nowhere to go.

As you said, though, the computer must be turned off.  If you start
playing with the chips while the computer is turned on, you're
guaranteed to fry something.

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