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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is static electricity, which can damage chips and destroy motherboards. It's invisible, but dangerous!

An ESD strap, or ground bracelet, connects your hand to the computer case, dissipating any static electricity between you and the case.

An antistatic bag acts like a Faraday cage, blocking electromagnetic fields and protecting components from ESD.

Antistatic bags protect components from ESD by blocking the flow of static electricity, keeping the inside of the bag neutral.

Essential tools include an ESD strap, screwdrivers (flathead, Phillips, Torx), tweezers, and recovery software.

Loopback plugs test network ports to ensure they are working and can also test the port's speed.

The motherboard is the largest circuit board in the computer and is usually located in the center or at the bottom of the case.

The CPU, or processor, is the brain of the computer, processing data and instructions.

The CPU cooler, consisting of a fan and heat sink, keeps the CPU from overheating by dissipating heat.

Expansion cards, also called adapter cards, provide additional ports and functionality to the motherboard.

RAM, or Random Access Memory, is temporary storage for data and instructions that the CPU is currently working with.

A hard drive, or HDD, is permanent storage that holds data and programs, like the operating system.

An SSD, or Solid State Drive, is a type of hard drive that uses flash memory, offering faster speeds and lower power consumption compared to traditional hard drives.

The power supply unit (PSU) converts the house current into the correct voltage for the computer's components.

ATX, or Advanced Technology Extended, is a standard form factor for desktop computer cases, motherboards, and power supplies, ensuring compatibility.

MicroATX is a smaller version of ATX, allowing for smaller computer cases and reducing power requirements.

The 4-pin auxiliary connector on a motherboard supplies extra power to the CPU.

The 8-pin auxiliary connector provides more power to the CPU than the 4-pin connector.

The 24-pin P1 connector is the main power connector for the motherboard, providing power to all the components.

A PCIe 6-pin connector supplies extra power to video cards, especially high-performance ones.

A PCIe 8-pin connector provides even more power to video cards, powering the most demanding graphics cards.

The Berg connector, which is a small, 4-pin connector, commonly found in ATX power supplies, is used for older IDE hard drives and other devices.

A Molex connector is a 4-pin connector used for older IDE hard drives and some newer SATA drives, as well as for extra power to video cards.

SATA connectors, found in modern power supplies, are used for SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) hard drives.

The dual-voltage selector switch on a power supply adjusts the input voltage to the power supply, ensuring compatibility with different power grids.

You should only remove the computer case cover after you've powered down the system, unplugged it, and drained the power supply by pressing and holding the power button for a few seconds.

When disassembling a computer, you should keep the screws organized in a cup or bag to prevent them from getting lost and to ensure you put each screw back in its original location.