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CompTIA A+ 220-801

Category - 801: Procedures

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Due to the urgency of the situation, you need to open a computer and adjust some internal components but do not have the proper ESD safety equipment. What can you do to help minimize the risk of damaging the computer?
  1. After opening, keep one part of your body on the external case while working.
  2. Before opening, rub your feet on the carpet.
  3. After opening, briefly grip the unpainted metal frame of the PC.
  4. There’s nothing you can do to minimize the risk.
Explanation
Answer: C - One way to minimize the risk of static is to grip the unpainted metal frame of the PC to equalize the potential static charge.

Key Takeaway: It is always best to have ESD equipment and materials to minimize the potential damage of electrical components in the computer.
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