A technician is dispatched to install additional RAM in a computer. The technician unplugs the system from the power source, and removes the cover of the PC. Which of the following should the…

The correct answer is B. Put on an ESD strap. Before touching the innards of a computer like RAM, hard disk, CPU or any other component, you need to put an Electrostatic discharge strap so that the components do get static charge from

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A technician is dispatched to install additional RAM in a computer. The technician unplugs the system from the power source, and removes the cover of the PC. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

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AUpdate the BIOS for compatibility.
BPut on an ESD strap.
CUse an anti-static bag to hold the RAM while installing.
DClean out the PC with compressed air.

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A
5% (1)
B
95% (21)

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Before touching the innards of a computer like RAM, hard disk, CPU or any other component, you need to put an Electrostatic discharge strap so that the components do get static charge from

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