capacitors exist inside a computer. Further, safety agencies such as UL require that any
capacitors that can supply a dangerous shock must have a bleeder resistance across them
that will quickly discharge the capacitor to a safe level once supply power is
disconnected.
The only place you need to be worried about shock is inside a CRT based monitor where
the anode and focus supplies are measured in the thousands of volts but at a very low
current. The picture tube (CRT) can retain a shock danger for a long time, even after
being shut off and unplugged.
If you use a modem, it is also very important to protect it from surges, especially from
electrical storms, being carried by the telephone lines. This is covered by UL497A
specification for Secondary Telecommunications. Most of the surge devices available for
home use utilize Metal Oxide Varistors (MOV); these are electronic components that
change resistance according to the voltage applied to them. They work very well, but the
voltage spikes they intercept will eventually damage them. For this reason, the suppressor
should have an indicator light to show if the unit is still offering protection, if that light
goes out or begins to flicker, the unit should be replaced. The amount of energy the unit
can suppress is rated in joules, the higher the number of joules the better. Finally, be sure
the MOV protection covers all three legs of the circuit including ground,
LAN Network CAT-5 Wiring
To make up Cat-5 connections for networking computers with hubs and switches.
Align the wires in the following order from left to right. The order is important since
there is a wiring standard defined by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
http://www.tiaonline.org. It's called the EIA/TIA-568 Commercial Building
Telecommunications Wiring Standard, and you can find more information on it here:
http://www.digital-delivery.com/Standards.htm#s5
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