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Safety Concerns for CompTIA A+ Certification
Jewelry and Clothing
-Take off rings and jewelry before working on electronics
-Try not to wear loose clothing
-Have a Dust Mask and Safety Glasses
Electricity
-Electricity can kill or cause real harm.
-Unplug Computer, Take Out Battery, Push Power Button to discharge most electricity from device
-Don’t disassemble Power Supplies
-Capacitors are dangerous
Static
-Static Electricity “can” destroy electronics
-ESD Wristbands and Mats can dissipate static electricity
Sharp Metal
-Cheap computer cases can have very sharp edges
Cheap Parts
-There’s a difference between “cheap” and ” inexpensive”.
-Cheap parts may be built without conforming to standards and can be dangerous.