A amnotanoobie Distinguished Aug 27, 2006 1,493 0 19,360 Apr 21, 2010 #2 One tool might be you. No tool would cause a short-circuit if used properly. Though it is also true that any tool could be used to cause a short circuit. Upvote 0 Downvote
One tool might be you. No tool would cause a short-circuit if used properly. Though it is also true that any tool could be used to cause a short circuit.
F fjiekie Distinguished Dec 1, 2009 193 0 18,710 Apr 21, 2010 #3 even a pencil can short-circuit (the graphite inner core is conducting) Upvote 0 Downvote
jsc Champion Jul 14, 2004 16,893 7 52,960 Apr 21, 2010 #4 The only reason to put your hands into a live system is to take voltage measurements. Upvote 0 Downvote
blackhawk1928 Distinguished Jul 15, 2008 2,990 0 20,960 Apr 21, 2010 #5 Only one tool can cause a short circuit...YOU. A tool is nothing without it being in your hand and used. Upvote 0 Downvote
Only one tool can cause a short circuit...YOU. A tool is nothing without it being in your hand and used.
shovenose Distinguished Dec 6, 2009 3,377 0 20,960 Apr 23, 2010 #6 yeah pretty much what everyone else said...if you are very careful then its ok to futz with a copmuter with the case open - just for observation mostly though, just to see if the fans all work, etc... Upvote 0 Downvote
yeah pretty much what everyone else said...if you are very careful then its ok to futz with a copmuter with the case open - just for observation mostly though, just to see if the fans all work, etc...