Dear all: Iam trying to help someone fix an old x-box game console - however I do not have any background on electronic safety - does anyone know of a good website that I can go to for this type of information? It would be best if it had information on safety tips for opening household products like a radio.
There's is a vast amount of information on the Internet and your local library on electrical/electronic safety. You can find a lot of references online by searching for the keywords "electrical safety" (e.g.
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As far as electronics goes, they're sensitive to static electricity, so if you're working on a computer, for example, ground your hand against the metal frame to rid yourself of any static electricity. Probably one of the most lethal aspects of electronics is capacitors with high capacitance. (e.g. TVs are very dangerous to work with). This doesn't even scratch the surface of the topic of electronic safety, but likewise, you can find more information on the web (e.g.
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Always make sure components are unplugged before dismantling.
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