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How to discharge a capacitor
Learn and use proper techniques and equipment for working on live electrical equipment.
Don't let your unprotected hands near anything involved.
Disconnect the device with the capacitor from electric current.
Alternating current will flow through a capacitor until the source of the current is removed. That current can add to the shock you'll get if you mishandle the capacitor, and may keep recharging it.