can I touch my computer components without an anti-static wrist band


Baby Shoes , Sunday, 8th of August 2010 01:13:17 PM

l am building my own computer and l have not touched my motherboard or any 
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of my PC components yet. but l am not sure if l can touch everything 
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without an antistatic wrist band.Please help.
 
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sugarsnukemz , Monday, 9th of August 2010 11:45:06 AM

Why sure.just use one hand though and keep the other one on  
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your wallet so you can have easy access to your credit card when you  
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replace what you have shorted out.  
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9 times out of 10, you won't have static problems.it is that 1 time in 10  
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that will cost you.  
 
 
 
 
 

Satou , Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 04:50:12 AM

I built my whole computer without an anti-static wristband.  
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Just periodically touch the metal case. It is definitely stressful when  
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building, especially for the first time, but don't be scared. I know when  
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to want to go in, and it felt like I was pushing soo hard, but finally  
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with much aggravation I got them in, the same with the video card too.  
 
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girlygirl , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 05:57:34 AM

Yes you can. I find the best way is to work from the floor. If  
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you're knelt down, keep a foot against a radiator pipe so you are earthed.  
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This way you have both hands free.  
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Sunshine , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 06:42:45 PM

Yes just make sure you ground yourself to something, normally  
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the inside of the case works.  
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Hot Babe , Friday, 13th of August 2010 11:37:06 PM

Yes, just keep the other hand on the metal bit of the case; so  
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to ground any static.  
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