So once it's in the case enclosure, even if it's made a aluminum , the components are pretty safe from static and stuff?
So once it's in the case enclosure, even if it's made a aluminum , the components are pretty safe from static and stuff?
Yeah once you start opening it up and working on the internals, then you're at risk. But all closed up like that, no worries.
So I actually called apple support , just to ask. Guy said everything's cool because he said the motherboard and components are grounded and insulated so touching the case would t even hit the components, it just go through the metal of the case. Also, he said the thing would t even power on if it had damage to it. So, that finally puts my mind at ease and I can enjoy my computer now
Not to be a mood killer, but you should've enjoyed it already.
If static discharge was that big of a risk for the computer there would be a huge sticker with a warning on it.
It's possible. Small dust, hair, or other particles can get pulled into systems via the fan. Modern computers are resilient and can handle things like this.
Not saying anyone should purposefully let excessive dust or other stuff get sucked into the air intake, but over the years I've seen some fans (power supply, CPU, GPU) be completely caked in dust and other stuff, and the computer is still running well. If your iMac is not sitting on the floor, and you regularly vacuum or sweep your environment, I think there's nothing to worry about.
Like Tartarus said above, don't worry and enjoy it.