Even if you’re not strictly in support, most IT pros find themselves cracking open machines from time to time, even if it’s just for family and friends. And when you do, it’s always a good idea to perform system surgery in a static-safe environment. During this episode of TR Dojo, I’ll give you a checklist of tools for building a static-safe workspace.

You can also test you knowledge of computer repair safety on the following quiz.

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