Joyce,
    You should always be careful with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) when 
working with computer components.  You can buy a ground mat that comes with 
a bracelet, or simply a anti-static bracelet.  If you don't have those 
handy, power down the PC, wait a bit, then rub the outside of the Power 
supply, not the best way to deal with ESD, but it is better than nothing. 
When handling RAM sticks, CPUs and cards, don't touch the surface, the oil 
from your fingers will be imprinted and can possibly cause problem, hold 
them by the corners and/or the edge.  Be sure to press the sticks firmly in 
the slots.  Good luck.

Alan Lee

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From: "Joyce E" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 5:11 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] New here, need help BADLY!


> Super!  Thank you, Tom M. and Lewis E.  That would save me a bundle, and 
> lots of time and frustration over the slow performance of this beast, too. 
> Hmmmm, of course I was told this by a salesman, but if there is any risk 
> of static discharge while I'm installing it, I't'd be likely I'd wipe out 
> the new stick, question mark?  (He recommended I bring it in, for a total 
> cost of about $135! <grin>)  So besides a rubber mat under my feet and on 
> the work table, what would I need to insure against that happening?  I 
> have wall-to-wall carpeting, so I think the risk may be there...
>
> Joyce

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