Tips to Choose the Best Computer Help – Static Damage

I worked for about fifteen years as a computer tech. That is to say, I have years of experience repairing computers and even building them from parts.  Something you may not know about electronics (including computers) is that the insides of all electronic devices are very sensitive to static electricity.

The fact is, a small static shock (too small to even feel) is enough to cause damage to the incredibly delicate and sensitive circuits in modern electronics.

Unfortunately, many computer repair shops and technicians are poorly trained about this and do not take proper precautions to protect electronics when working on them.

In the video below, I talk about why protecting against “electrostatic damage” or ESD is so critical, and why you absolutely must make sure that any computer tech who will be repairing, upgrading, or building a computer for you is taking the proper steps to protect your computer or other electronics.

I also give you a few suggestions on what to look for and ask about to help make sure you choose the best computer help when you need it.

To improve compatibility so the site works for not just computers but mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads, I’ve added the video lesson two different ways. The first video player below should play on pretty much any laptop or desktop computer. The second is designed for iPhone & iPad, but should work on many computers and other devices too.

If you see a video player box directly below, watch the video lesson by using the first player. During playback you can click the square button in the lower right corner of the video to make it full screen:

If you don’t see a video player above this line (or it has an error message in it), then you should be able to use the second player below to watch the lesson:

Hopefully this will help you avoid problems and save you some money in wasted repairs, as well as the headaches which can go along with them. I will publish other similar tips on this site in the future.

Posted by Worth Godwin Computer Training on Mar 25, 2010 in Computer Help, Computer Tips | 4 comments