ANST - Puters

[RW. Reid]

Harmosk said:
>
>Very good advice, *except* leave the computer plugged in, but turned off.
>There is a ground wire that uses the ground of the plug, and it's much
better
>for your computer if this stays grounded. You're not in any danger of
>electrical shock unless you're in the bathtub ::winks:: or messing with the
>power supply (don't).

This is good advice, unless you own a brand new computer.  Some new
computers supply power to the motherboard, even when off.  Removing a card
from such a system, when off, but still plugged in will fry your
motherboard.  Watch out.

For older systems, this is not a bad idea.

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