I'd also like to add the following... the most power I've seen running
through a mobo is 12v. The "big" power is locate inside the power supply and
so far, all of those are quite well protected. Granted, 12v is more than
enough to blanch lots of mobo components, but if you are as "novice" as you
say, it only seems logical that you will be careful when sifting around
inside the box to add a memory chip. As a quick precaution, grab onto the
frame of the box before you touch any interior components, this will safely
discharge any static that may have built up.

As I said before, dive right on in there, it's easier than you think!

Good luck,

Dean Kiley

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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tony Mayer
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> Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Fw: Adding memory...
>
> On the other hand - leaving the power cord connected will, in some
> cases,
> allow power to be supplied to the motherboard.  I would recommend that
> you
> do disconnect the power cord from the case before installing the memory.
> This will insure that you do not have any power at all running through
> the
> motherboard.  Everything else can stay connected :)
>
> Tony Mayer
> Sysop
> The Magic FunHouse BBS
> http://bbs.magicom.net
>
>
> >  In particular, leaving the power cord connected will provide a ground
> for
> >the case/frame, which you should touch before handling the memory.
> This is
> >a simple way to reduce the risk of damage from static electrical
> discharge,
> >which components like RAM can't handle.
> >
> >  The new RAM should look very similar to some that's already present
> in the
> >same area.  If naything, err on the side of caution -- if it doesn't
> fit
> >fairly easily, it may not be the correct type of RAM for your system.
> >Double check before forcing it.
> >
> >David Gillett
>
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