Re: Just delurked and I'm after something already

"Marc Wilson" <E-0C001302-2092-E@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> In uk.rec.sheds, (SmileyFace) wrote in <3p8l2kF8s8m1U1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>::
>
>>"Austin Shackles" <austinNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> On or around Mon, 19 Sep 2005 09:58:07 +0100, "SmileyFace"
>>> <mooncat_g@xxxxxxxxxxx> enlightened us thusly:
>>>>"Jaques d'Alltrades" <creaking.gate@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
>>>>message
>>>>news:3130303032303038432E1AAC26@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>> In general, when messing with PCs, it's wise to leave the mains lead
>>> plugged
>>> in to the back of the chamine and to the wall, having turned of the wall
>>> socket switch. This should have the effect of earthing all the steel
>>> bits
>>> of the machine, which should mean that any static you bring with you
>>> gets
>>> earthed before it finds its way into the electronics.
>>
>>Woo, I wuz told the opposite.
>
> Ah, but didya pick up on the "turned off at the wall" bit? This leaves
> the
> earth connected but the live and neutral disconnected.

Fine point, well made. In my case, the wall's a long walk round the desk
and I'm lazy. I shall, however, observe this precaution next time my
fingers are inside the case, i.e. tomorrow. I'm takin a night off from
messing things up.

Cheers,

-
Gill


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