Understanding Safety Procedures

The proliferation of computers in today’s society has created numerous jobs for technicians. Presumably that’s why you’re reading this book: You want to get your CompTIA A+ certification. Many others who don’t fix computers professionally do like tinkering with them as a hobby. Years ago, only the most expert users dared crack the case on a computer. Oftentimes repairing the system meant using a soldering iron. Today, thanks to the cheap cost of parts, repair is not quite as involved. Regardless of your skill or intent, if you’re going to be inside a computer, you always need to be aware of safety issues. There’s no sense in getting yourself hurt or killed—literally.

As a provider of a hands-on service (repairing, ...

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