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After a few dumb accidents involving header pins, I've come to the conclusion that exposed male header pins on my desk are a hazard.
by RainyDayTmrw 1y ago
After a few dumb accidents involving header pins, I've come to the conclusion that exposed male header pins on my desk are a hazard.
- wtallis 1y agoI've learned to be wary, too. Most desktop motherboard these days have several fan headers just above the memory slots. They also frequently use DIMM slots that only have one latching lever, usually at the top of the slot near the fan headers. So when you're trying to remove a memory module, if you use slightly too much force and your finger keeps moving after the latch opens up all the way, you get a deep puncture wound. The headers on the keyboard look like they'd be easier to hit accidentally, but probably not with enough force to cause a serious injury. I'd still prefer having some covers over them.
- Gracana 1y agoI would perhaps put pin receptacles / sockets there instead.
- userbinator 1y agoShrouded headers are also available.