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220-1002 · Question #420

Which of the following should be done prior to installing replacement RAM modules into a desktop computer?

The correct answer is A. Wear an ESD wrist strap. To protect your system's components from static damage during the installation process, touch any of the unpainted metal surfaces on your computer's frame or wear an ESD wrist strap before handling internal components.

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Question

Which of the following should be done prior to installing replacement RAM modules into a desktop computer?

Options

  • AWear an ESD wrist strap.
  • BPut on latex gloves
  • CConnect power to a grounded outlet
  • DDisconnect the CMOS battery

How the community answered

(40 responses)
  • A
    90% (36)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

To protect your system's components from static damage during the installation process, touch any of the unpainted metal surfaces on your computer's frame or wear an ESD wrist strap before handling internal components.

Topics

#ESD wrist strap#RAM installation#static electricity#hardware safety

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