i was wanting to tear it apart how long does it have to be unplugged to safley touch every part?
2007-02-04 02:38:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
the best way to tear apart those old compaq's is with a hammer or back over it with your car...lol...its outdated and there isnt much you can salvage off it worth salvaging..
2007-02-11 09:22:23 · answer #1 · answered by ~Cindy~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To "safely" touch every part, after unplugging it, you should wait until you plug it back in!!! When you are "tearing" it apart, you should leave it plugged in, but if there is a switch on the back to turn off the power, then shut that off. If there is not, then plug it into a surge protector, and turn the surge protector off. This way, the computer case acts as a ground, you should also use a grounding strap that connects you to the computer case. This should keep any electrical components safe from being "zapped" and keeps you from acting as the ground!
2007-02-11 10:41:34 · answer #2 · answered by Brandon55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i usually just tear right into it after I turn it off, but I've probably been grounded by the computer case. I tend to open up my computers a lot, so my fear of getting shocked is gone. if you're still hesitant, just buy a grounding strip.
2007-02-10 18:14:16 · answer #3 · answered by specialone18 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to wait just ground yourself to the case.
Why tear it apart. You can get a free reliable up to date operating system at http://www.ubuntu.com. If you have 256MB of RAM or more download the full version, if less download XUBUNTU
2007-02-04 10:45:15 · answer #4 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll say for about a minute or 2 that should be OK , don't be scared
2007-02-04 10:47:48 · answer #5 · answered by O G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Straight away!
But if you are going to re use any parts, then EARTH yourself, to get rid off any static in you!
2007-02-04 10:44:52 · answer #6 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as soon as you unplug it you can tear it apart.
2007-02-10 21:43:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋