Comments on: Computer Repair And Magnetic Screwdrivers http://www.pcmech.com/article/computer-repair-and-magnetic-screwdrivers/ Helping Normal People Get Their Geek On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:29:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Theressahttp://www.pcmech.com/article/computer-repair-and-magnetic-screwdrivers/comment-page-1/#comment-38410 Theressa Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:17:43 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=10655#comment-38410 I've used one for at least 15 years and and have had no negative effects. I do however avoid static. I’ve used one for at least 15 years and and have had no negative effects. I do however avoid static.

]]> By: volthttp://www.pcmech.com/article/computer-repair-and-magnetic-screwdrivers/comment-page-1/#comment-36227 volt Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:41:13 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=10655#comment-36227 What exactly is the problem? Does it effect the processor? motherboard chip? RAM? or where?I don't think they are so susceptible to magnetic as long as the power is OFF. If the power is ON then you might get some Electrical Field or flux nearby, and since there are million on wiring on the motherboard the flux might amplitude each other hence creating greater flux. CMIIW. What exactly is the problem? Does it effect the processor? motherboard chip? RAM? or where?

I don’t think they are so susceptible to magnetic as long as the power is OFF. If the power is ON then you might get some Electrical Field or flux nearby, and since there are million on wiring on the motherboard the flux might amplitude each other hence creating greater flux. CMIIW.

]]> By: PC Repairhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/computer-repair-and-magnetic-screwdrivers/comment-page-1/#comment-36071 PC Repair Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:18:59 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=10655#comment-36071 I too work with computers and will not advice people to work with magnetic screwdrivers. I once had a terrible experience and won't like to go through it again. I too work with computers and will not advice people to work with magnetic screwdrivers. I once had a terrible experience and won’t like to go through it again.

]]> By: Ah-Lord_Ghanahttp://www.pcmech.com/article/computer-repair-and-magnetic-screwdrivers/comment-page-1/#comment-35652 Ah-Lord_Ghana Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:42:53 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=10655#comment-35652 I have been using a magnetic screwdriver in my lab to repair PCs and fixed all other parts. I have not suffer much form that to the best of my knowledge. But since I read about the effect of magnets on PC componets I have limit the use on motherboards, expansion cards, etc, But not stop usage entirely since working with tiny srews without magnet screwdrivers is a hell. I have been using a magnetic screwdriver in my lab to repair PCs and fixed all other parts. I have not suffer much form that to the best of my knowledge. But since I read about the effect of magnets on PC componets I have limit the use on motherboards, expansion cards, etc, But not stop usage entirely since working with tiny srews without magnet screwdrivers is a hell.

]]> By: Sebastienhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/computer-repair-and-magnetic-screwdrivers/comment-page-1/#comment-35503 Sebastien Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:37:08 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=10655#comment-35503 LMAO! LMAO!

]]> By: Markhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/computer-repair-and-magnetic-screwdrivers/comment-page-1/#comment-35432 Mark Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:24:55 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=10655#comment-35432 I have equally used magnetic screwdrivers for the last 6 years I have been building computers. I have had zero problems with EMI relative to screwdrivers. In fact, as Jason asserted, working with tiny screws will be very problematic without the use of magnetic screwdriver. I believe, however, failure to properly ground oneself or discharge EMI before working on a computer, combined with the magnetic screwdriver significantly contributes to damaging a motherboard. If grounding is achieve, magnetic screwdrivers are relatively insignificant in contributing to systemboard damage. I know this contradicts what we learned in A+, Network+, etc. Those theories still remain true. However, the reality on the ground is different. I have equally used magnetic screwdrivers for the last 6 years I have been building computers. I have had zero problems with EMI relative to screwdrivers. In fact, as Jason asserted, working with tiny screws will be very problematic without the use of magnetic screwdriver. I believe, however, failure to properly ground oneself or discharge EMI before working on a computer, combined with the magnetic screwdriver significantly contributes to damaging a motherboard. If grounding is achieve, magnetic screwdrivers are relatively insignificant in contributing to systemboard damage. I know this contradicts what we learned in A+, Network+, etc. Those theories still remain true. However, the reality on the ground is different.

]]> By: Garyhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/computer-repair-and-magnetic-screwdrivers/comment-page-1/#comment-35402 Gary Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:11:29 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=10655#comment-35402 I use one all the time installing motherboards and never had a problem. I use one all the time installing motherboards and never had a problem.

]]> By: Larry Thompsonhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/computer-repair-and-magnetic-screwdrivers/comment-page-1/#comment-35380 Larry Thompson Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:37:34 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=10655#comment-35380 When Im working inside a PC I always take off my wedding ring After all capacitors are devices that hold charges and gold is one of the best conductors . Taking off your wedding ring at other times though could lead to a severe static discharge from your wife . When Im working inside a PC I always take off my wedding ring After all capacitors are devices that hold charges and gold is one of the best conductors . Taking off your wedding ring at other times though could lead to a severe static discharge from your wife .

]]> By: Floydhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/computer-repair-and-magnetic-screwdrivers/comment-page-1/#comment-35343 Floyd Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:07:33 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=10655#comment-35343 I stand corrected. I had been told that, by someone whose advice I usually respect, but it turns out after some research that this is not the case. Flash drives are immune from damage by magnetic fields. I stand corrected. I had been told that, by someone whose advice I usually respect, but it turns out after some research that this is not the case. Flash drives are immune from damage by magnetic fields.

]]> By: Sebastienhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/computer-repair-and-magnetic-screwdrivers/comment-page-1/#comment-35324 Sebastien Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:11:45 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=10655#comment-35324 This is interesting information that I have never heard of before now. Please do explain. This is interesting information that I have never heard of before now. Please do explain.

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