Chapter 3: Protecting Yourself and Your PC
Exam Objectives
Gathering the tools of the trade
Understanding ESD and EMI
Personal safety and high-voltage equipment
Disposing of components
Understanding ergonomics
Before addressing how to install computer components such as memory, processors, or a hard drive, you want to make sure that you understand the risks that are involved every time you take the cover off the computer. On the A+ exams, CompTIA will be sure to test your knowledge on how to safely handle a computer’s electronic innards and how to safely and legally dispose of broken or obsolete parts.
In this chapter, I discuss topics such as ESD (electrostatic discharge) and EMI (electromagnetic interference), as well as concepts such as what high-voltage equipment is and why you should stay away from these components. I also show you how to dispose of computer components, and then introduce you to ergonomics.
Gathering Tools of the Trade
When plumbers or electricians come to your ...
