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Thread ID: 50319	2004-10-17 04:24:00	Antistatic wrist strap / adding 72 pin simms.	Randolf (75)	Press F1

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281799	2004-10-17 04:24:00	I am about to add a pair of memory modules to my old Pentium II S17 main board, and have done some homework so am fairly well prepared. I was going to clip my wrist strap onto an unpainted part of the case, but then I read this: <Before you take your new modules from their antistatic bag, put on your antistatic wrist strap (shown) and clip it to a grounded metal object (such as a screw--slightly loosened and preferably unpainted--that holds the faceplate on an AC outlet).> and wonder which is correct? Secondly, the memory sockets are situated awkwardly under the power supply box. Is it best to temporarily remove the box for easy access, or is it possible to work under it?	Randolf (75)
281800	2004-10-17 05:11:00	Have a look at www.4allmemory.com The AC screw may or may not be earthed. The main thing is to keep a record of every move you make so that it goes back as found	FrankS (257)
281801	2004-10-17 05:22:00	The advice is for american consumers - they have a different arrangement on their ac outlets to us. As the advice from FrankS says - leave your pc plugged in but please make sure it is turned off at the wall socket. This will ensure that it is earthed but not liable to be alive. Wear a wrist strap or make sure you are in constant contact with the case while you are handling the RAM (lean your arm on the back oedge of the case) and don't touch the gold contact strip on the RAM stick.	andy (473)
281802	2004-10-18 01:43:00	It's possible to insert 72pin simms backwards. It's not easy, but enough force will do it. :D So, if the PSU stops you seeing what you're doing, take it out. ;-) Many computer boxes let you either see what you are doing or let you have your fingers in position to perform the action. :_| At least use a torch and check that the SIMMS are the right way around before you snap (sometimes a very appropriate term) into their latches. The ears on each end are of different lengths, and they match tabs on the sockets. Many US sockets don't have an earth pin. But the screw between the live socket slots hold the faceplate on, and earth it to the flushbox and thus to the earthed conduit. So the instructions on the strap are meant for the "World". We (and Europe, most of Asia, Africa, the Pacific, South America, etc) come in the category of "insignificant Others".	Graham L (2)
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