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? asked in Computers & InternetHardwareLaptops & Notebooks · 10 years ago

Upgrading Laptop Ram/Grounding Questions?

I'm going to be upgrading my laptop's ram and I have a few questions:

1) Do I always need to be touching a metal object while I am doing this? Or could I just touch/rub and continue on?

2) Is grounding for my safety or to assure that the new ram doesn't get damaged?

Thanks!

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  • mickeysinonehand
    Lv 4
    10 years ago
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    its to protect the hardware. for ram its no biggie, but if you want to be safe, use a static strap or ground yourself manually.

  • ?
    10 years ago

    its so u dont fry ur ram but u should b fine, processors are the really sensitive stuff, one little shock and u could fry it, but i dont think ram is that bad, just touch something metal before u touch it or if u want u can buy an anti static bracelet

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