Physical Memory upgrade - is it possible?

[StuartR]

Batcher,

Good points. I do hold onto the metal frame of the PC whilst I do this.

I got into the habit of using my anti static strap when working on electronic components years ago, when I saw data about analysis of failed components and what percentage were caused by static discharges at some point in their lifecycle.

StuartR

[BATcher]

Leif

Personally I've never come across the rather exciting <img src=/S/pun.gif border=0 alt=pun width=22 height=18> phenomenon you describe! Would that problem be 'solved' by Stuart's earthed wrist strap, though?

Another "your kilometerage may vary" situation...

[StuartR]

If you are holding the vacuum cleaner nozzle and you are earthed, and the PC is not connected to a mains lead, then the shortest path for the vacuum to discharge itself will be via you, NOT via the PC.

StuartR

[viking33]

Leif,

>>Pure cotton socks and underwear are also recommended for all electronic engineers...

Yep, I remember early in our first term, we all had to line up and drop our drawers to see if we were "conducting" ourselves properly! <img src=/S/yikes.gif border=0 alt=yikes width=15 height=15> <img src=/S/shocked.gif border=0 alt=shocked width=15 height=15> <img src=/S/grin.gif border=0 alt=grin width=15 height=15>

[aekyall]

Everyone,

Very many thanks for all the inputs/views re dust/fluff extraction

I think we've just about tied this thread up now.

Cheers,
Keith