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Missing slot covers on a computer can cause?

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Correct Answer: Option D
Missing slot covers on a computer can cause an incomplete path for ESD (Electrostatic Discharge).
Slot covers are designed to shield internal components from ESD, which can damage sensitive electronic circuits.
When slot covers are missing, there is a gap in the enclosure, allowing for easier access of static electricity to sensitive components such as expansion cards.
This increases the risk of ESD damage to the components, which can lead to malfunctions or permanent hardware failure.
Issues such as overheating, power surges, or electromagnetic interference (EMI) are not directly caused by missing slot covers.
Therefore, the correct option is an incomplete path for ESD.
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JUNAID AHMED
JUNAID AHMED 4 years ago
When a server case cover not installed, can cause...
Shapon Shopno
Shapon Shopno 5 years ago
Why
Bikram Poudel
Bikram Poudel 8 years ago
but there is no cover in memory slots. then?
Phumlani Duncan
Phumlani Duncan 9 years ago
@ Ali Kurd
The missing covers can disrupt the airflow of the case and cause overheating problems
Ali Kurd
Ali Kurd 9 years ago
Missing slot covers on a computer cause of over heat?
dear sir according to my self that is not over heat when we put out the cover of slot from case its not fair question.