Wash your hands BEFORE you go online…
Static electricity is at an all-time high in dry winter air – it’s annoying - and for the sensitive electronics inside a PC, static can be a computer-killer. Walk across that rug and touch a grounded metal object, and the voltage can be in the 10 to 12 thousand volt range. You might barely even feel it – but some of those components can. Washing your hands before you approach the computer – or using some hand lotion can help prevent any shocking damage.
If you do zap your PC – unplug it, remove the battery – and put it aside for about a half hour. Go ahead and try to reboot. If it won’t go on or if you experience any more static from the computer – you might need to replace some parts in there.
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