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michael_brennan

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#1 michael_brennan

Member since 2005 • 201 Posts

Hey so I've been discovering alot of stuff about my new computer lately. First problem was that my LAN adapter went bust and won't work for **** So I decided to not RMA the board and just buy an ethernet adapter. Well it turns out that my video card hasn't been picked up either? Its all attached but the GPU i was using I guess was the onboard ATI 4600 or something around there.

So before I call ASUS to RMA the board I would like to know if there's a possiblity that while I wait my parts could be damaged?Could all of this trouble have hurt my components? Where should I store all my parts while the board is in RMA process?

15 years ago

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#2 Gamias3003

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In theory all the parts must be protected from electrostatic discharge. That means if you touch something with bare hands and without the proper protection or preparation there is a possibility that your device will be "fried" from electrostatic discharge. You do not need to store them somewhere special just keep them away from heat and more important, from humidity. I suggest you use the antistatic bags that the original packages provided (from the manufacturer). Before touching a computer component I suggest that you discharge yourself by touching a radiator.

15 years ago