ESD stands for Electrostatic Discharge == static buildup in your body. Even if you don't feel a spark, you can damage electronic circuits with static. Therefore, ESD precautions include touching a grounded surface before handling electronic components, or using a wrist grounding strap. Mel On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 07:45 PM, June Parlett wrote: > on 2/6/03 7:19 PM, Paul Shand at paulshand at froggy.com.au wrote: > >> ESD >> precautions. > what is this? > > > ---------- > G4ist, a listserv for discussion of everything G4. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/G4.html>. > Send a message to <G4-DIGEST at themacintoshguy.com> to switch to the > digest. > > XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! > Dr. Bott | Now $139.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/xrouter.html> > > Dr. Bott LLC 4-port USB Hub in translucent Graphite! > Dr. Bott LLC <http://www.drbott.com/prod/ghub.html> > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Canon Digital > Cameras | > --Quicksilver & refurbished G4's arriving daily! | and Camcorders!! > | > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only > $879! > Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> > > OS X News, Dr.Mac, Forums, Tutorials, Tips, Hints, FAQ?s - > http://www.osxfaq.com >