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Herbert Graf <[log in to unmask]>
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PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 25 Jan 2000 17:33:41 -0500
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> I would have to disagree :-)
>
> I actually witness the occurrence of one of the fried mobos I mentioned in
> my previous email. A client had a Packard Bell :-( and removed the PS/2
> mouse right in front of me before I could stop her. I saw the arc as she
> removed it and wella, dead mobo. Fortunately for her it was still under

     Quite frankly I don't see how an arc could form while unplugging a
mouse, the current and voltage are WAY to low for this. Much more likely is
that this was a static discharge from the person's hand which is known to
kill components. Just my opinion, TTYL

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