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Electrostatic discharge
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The passing of electric static charge from one item to another . Normally found in dry cool areas. Not lethal to humans but can severely damage computers.
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Anti static wrist strap
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Keeps you and parts of your PC at the same static electrical potential. otherwise known as grounding yourself to your device. tools consists of a wire that connects on one end to an alligator clip and on the other end to a small metal plate that secures to your wrist with an elastic strap.
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Anti Static Mats
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Prevents computer parts that have been removed from catching charge from other items from being removed.
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Resistors
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devices that stop or resist the flow of electricity to stop electric charge from racing through the drive.
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Anti static bag
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Bag sheds whatever static electricity you have when you touch it, thus preventing any damage to components stored within.
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Electomagnetic interface (EMI)
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A magnetic field interfering with electronics. This can be avoided by keeping your computer magnets away from
.Floppy disks .Hard Drives .Flash Drives .CRT (tube) monitors |
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Radio Frequency interference (RFI)
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When radio waves interfere with with computer devices such as:
. cell phones .Wireless network cards .Cordless phones .Baby monitors . Microwaves ovens RFI usually does not harm your computers. |
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What is the purpose of metal bags
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These bags prevent EMI RFI EMD from affecting computer parts that are being stored like the disk drive.
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