Can you think of a day when you are not using your computer? The computer is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. Computer has done wonder to our life. The way we think and work it has revolutionized the things around us. Now we can do things that people were use to dream in olden days. We can send e-mails, chat, watch movies and all sorts of other stuffs. The computer is not only a source of education but it has also become a great entertainer too. Computer are founded everywhere, they had made our life and work simple. Managing of files and all other important documents of the company can be stored in the database of the computer safely.
But this magic box is vulnerable to electrostatic discharges (ESD). The electrostatic is the main cause of computer whether in home or office. It can respond quickly to the ESD or can take several months to respond to the charge. It depends, though the small amount of ESD charge is dangerous to all the electronic devices including computer. But you don't have to worry about your broken computer as it can be easily prevented with proper precautions.
How to fixed ESD effected parts of the computer?
This is one of the FAQ which I had seen hundreds of times in the internet. Look when any component of the computer is hit with ESD make sure that it cannot be fixed. Once the damage is done it is inevitable. But don't get panic as there are ways to save your computer from the ESD. Lets we just come on the point.
How to prevent ESD
The first thing that if yours system has come under the fire of ESD leave it. Don't yourself become a technician and do not work to yourself and fix the components of the computer standing in a carpet. As it could lead to further disaster of the system.
The best way is to prevent from the ESD is using anti- static devices. They are available in the market and best solution from ESD. The most popular is the Anti-static strip. Other devices like Anti-Static Mats are of great help to protect. These devices make sure that static electricity that you are building is instantly removed.
After your computer has been affected with the ESD and you had ordered the new components. These components come in a anti-static bags for safety purpose. Do not open these components until you are ready to install in your computer as they might be get damaged.
How to know that your computer is affected
Currently there are no such devices which can detect that the computer has been affected by the ESD. Little amount of ESD can be very fatal for components of computer. If the computer seems to be working properly it does not signify that the computer is not hit by the ESD. In many case the effect of the ESD could be instant and sometimes it can take several months to detect the problem. The component will gradually not function properly and result in the failure of the component. The best way to find the affected component and to replace them step by step until finally you find affected one.
If your computer is showing these signs than you can go for the precautions and prevent your computer from being affect to ESD.
