Be careful with capacitors too bec they carry a big punch if not discharged
before working on them. As he said, ground it with a screwdriver. Look up videos on how to do it. It's super easy to change one out. Just make sure to turn the breaker off first obviously. (You may want to call a handy friend though)
How to Discharge an Air Conditioner Capacitor. A home's air-conditioning system uses many electronic components to generate cool air to each room vent. These systems use large capacitor components to store electrical energy for a boost to the air conditioner when needed. When you need to work internally on the air ...