static problems. (subject change)

[Mikkel L. Ellertson]

Tim wrote:
> 
> I'd imagine that the worst PCs for being vulnerable could be the cheap
> cases with the all-plastic front panel, with no metal behind it.  The PC
> is no-longer completely inside a metal enclosure that'd offer it some
> protection.  You could zap the front, and have it go *through* parts of
> the computer before reaching ground, rather than having a charge go
> *around* the casing and to ground.
> 
I don't think I have ever seen a case like that. I have seen plastic 
fronts with an almost tinfoil backing, but there has always been 
some metal. I would think a computer with a case that does not 
surround the motherboard and assorted parts with metal would 
generate a lot of RF interference. I would think the various 
regulatory agencies would have something to say about that.

Mikkel
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