Is it safe to run an iMac without an earth connection?

Is it safe -- for both the imac and for me! -- to run an iMac without an earth connection?

You should always run your equipment earthed !
Sadly, it's a lesson that many guitarists don't seem to head. They get a bit sweaty, and die...

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(editing for clarity of thread)
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(Borrowed from Kappy)
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Can the new iMac run on 10.3.9?
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Is there any possibility to format an Imac without backing up all datas (re-install the OS without touching to Itunes-Iphoto-Safari Bookmarks etc.)?

Hi everyone,
I guess the question pretty much speaks for itself. My Imac is running very slow these past few months and I would like to reinstall the whole OS.
However, I would like to avoid loosing any data by formating the Imac without touching the user desk. Is that possible? And if so, what are te steps to proceed?
Thanks in advance for you help!

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Is it safe to run a mpb with out a battrey

hi my battrey just died so i replaced it with one that was sat on my shelf (i think it's dead becaues it not charging) so i was wondering if it's safe to run the mbp with out a battrey till i get a new battrey ?
Message was edited by: Peter Woolford

I misspoke (wrote). Actually the MBP lowers the processor speed when running without the battery.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2332
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/apple-macbook-pro-battery-benchmarks,6643.html
Message was edited by: Kenneth Gorelick

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