ESD question on iBook repair

I am going to do a self-repair to an iBook G3 because the machine is out of warranty. I have the necessary tools and repair guide thanks to iFixIt. I am just wondering if anyone can answer these questions about using an ESD wristband, to prevent an electo-static discharge:
1) Is there an ideal spot to attach the alligator clip (on the iBook or any machine)?
2) Should a power cord be attached? It seems to stand to reason that, when attached, there is a direct connection to ground through the plug's grounding wire, but I seem to remember in my past that having a computer plugged in while doing a repair is a bad idea.
Any help is appreciated.
iBook (14.1 LCD 900 MHz 32 VRAM)
1.5 GHz PowerBook G4 | 2.1 GHz iMac G5 | 30GB 5th Gen. iPod Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Okay.
Before you unplug it and start, assemble all your tools so you don't have to get up from your chair during the procedure. Sit down, touch any one of the metal rims around one of the rubber feet. Then unplug the adapter from the iBook and remove the battery.
When you remove the keyboard, touch the RAM shield with the clip to make sure that you have equalized any static electricity.
After you have removed the bottom case, you can attach the clip to the metal edge of the battery compartment.

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