Intel gives Conflicting instructions Please Help Me

[scaryfast]

For installing an SSD Intel says both,

leave the power plug connected
and
disconnect the PC POWER CORD

Which is right ?? I would like to do this right away.

At intels site listed here....................
http://download.intel.com/support/ssdc/hpssd/sb/performance_ssd_installation_guide_320169.pdf

It says ...
"Turn off the power of the host system prior to attempting installation, but leave the power plug connected."

And on the installation CD guide sent along, it says ...
"For Desktops, disconnect the PC POWER CORD FROM THE AC WALLOUTLET during installation of the SSD."


Thank You

 

[EarthwormJim]

For installing an SSD Intel says both,

leave the power plug connected
and
disconnect the PC POWER CORD

Which is right ?? I would like to do this right away.

At intels site listed here....................
http://download.intel.com/support/ssdc/hpssd/sb/performance_ssd_installation_guide_320169.pdf

It says ...
"Turn off the power of the host system prior to attempting installation, but leave the power plug connected."

And on the installation CD guide sent along, it says ...
"For Desktops, disconnect the PC POWER CORD FROM THE AC WALLOUTLET during installation of the SSD."


Thank You

Just unplug the AC power cable from the back of your computer's power supply or unplug it from the wall outlet. Either way is fine, the idea is to kill all the power in your computer before you start working inside of it.

 

[Cogman]

You'll never damage a piece of electronics by giving it no electricity.

If you're worried, unplug it.

 

[scaryfast]

I'm worried that there is a greater chance of static electricity causing a problem if it is unplugged from the wall; Thereby being ungrounded. Why would the instructions say to leave it connected to the wall ?

 

[jjmIII]

Yes, I leave rigs plugged into a surge strip, and turn the strip off. I figure it helps ground.

 

[EarthwormJim]

I'm worried that there is a greater chance of static electricity causing a problem if it is unplugged from the wall; Thereby being ungrounded. Why would the instructions say to leave it connected to the wall ?

You should be grounding yourself.

If you're really this worried (not sure why I've never met anyone who fried a computer from static electricity), don't wear rubber soled shoes, don't rub a balloon on your head, and keep one hand touching your computer's metal chassis while working inside of it.

 

[Yellowbeard]

You should be grounding yourself.

If you're really this worried (not sure why I've never met anyone who fried a computer from static electricity), don't wear rubber soled shoes, don't rub a balloon on your head, and keep one hand touching your computer's metal chassis while working inside of it.

Good points. Also, keep your cats away from it and don't wear a Snuggie or wool sweater while you work.

In all seriousness, you can buy a grouding strap pretty cheap if you are concerned. Another good idea is an anti static mat and also working on a wood or concrete floor as opposed to a carpeted floor.

 

[skid00skid00]

You want to turn off the POWER SUPPLY power switch, but leave the cords plugged in. You need to unpower the motherboard, but you want everything grounded. If you have a wrist grounding strap, use it, otherwise ground yourself by touching the PC case every little while (you can build up static while moving in-place).