A desktop technician needs to replace a laptop's SSD. Which of the following must the technician use to prevent damage to the SSD during the replacement?

The correct answer is D. ESD straps. An ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) wrist strap grounds the technician to a common potential, preventing the buildup and sudden discharge of static electricity that can silently destroy sensitive electronic components like SSDs, RAM, and motherboards. Even a discharge that a…

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AAntistatic bags
BNeedle-nose pliers
CSafety goggles
DESD straps

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A
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3% (1)
D
90% (26)

Explanation

An ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) wrist strap grounds the technician to a common potential, preventing the buildup and sudden discharge of static electricity that can silently destroy sensitive electronic components like SSDs, RAM, and motherboards. Even a discharge that a person cannot feel can permanently damage NAND flash memory chips inside an SSD. Antistatic bags are used to store or transport components safely but are not worn by the technician during installation. Needle-nose pliers are a mechanical tool with no role in ESD prevention. Safety goggles protect against physical hazards like flying debris, not electrostatic damage. ESD straps are the correct and required personal protective measure when handling static-sensitive hardware.

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