[G4] Seagate hard drive Installation

[keith_w]

John Niven wrote:
> When you touch the metal chassis, you equalize the
> stored charge. So there is no potential difference
> between you and the case, so no discharge can occur.

This is the critical p[oint and the correct answer.
"Equalizing" is what 's important. If all are "above
ground", no problem, so long as there's no potential
difference between them. That's what touching the power
supply case is all about.

keith

> It does not matter if it's plugged in or not from this
> point of view. I would recommend that you unplug the
> machine before doing anything inside.
> 
> Touch the Chassis. Use ESD bags to store PCI cards,
> CPU's or RAM. If you don't have them use Aluminum foil
> (baking foil).
> 
> John