Do i have to wear a anti static wrist at all times installing stuff into the computer


Lovey Dovey(: , Saturday, 14th of August 2010 11:53:14 AM

Do i have to wear a anti static wrist at all times installing stuff into 
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Shnootyspoon , Sunday, 15th of August 2010 03:33:12 PM

No  
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If you know anything about static electtricity, you'd know that it is a  
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build up of static energy. if we don't discharge the static properly you  
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can potentially ruin the computer. Haveing a static wrist gurad properly  
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grounds you & will prevent the buildup of potentially harmful static  
levels.  
 
Now, you can buy one of these wrist bands, but as soon as you touch ur  
computer case,, you will discharge all the static built up with or without  
the static strap.  
 
That is right, our cases are grounded. so as long as you periodically  
touch the frame of the case, you will never have an issue.  
 
The wrist band has a little clip that attatches to the frame of the  
computer continuously releases static.  
 
But if you touch the frame of the case periodically, which you will do  
naturally you will NEVER have a problem.  
 
Hope this helps  
 
 
 
 
 

Fun Buns , Monday, 16th of August 2010 10:47:36 AM

I never did since 15 years building on hardware as hobby and  
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nothing has got broken so far, but i agree with Dr Antony. Use a wrist,  
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you never know.  
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rubberducky :) , Tuesday, 17th of August 2010 12:38:30 PM

Yes, do so at all times. The reason is that many components are  
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sensitive to static discharge. By using a wrist band that is correctly  
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earthed, you discharge any static build up to ground. Never ground the  
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printed circuit board (PCB) as this will create an earth-loop. It is wise  
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to always spray (with water) the carpet with a fine mist. This will  
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discharge any static to ground too. Don't go crazy with the water, just a  
little, using one of those window clean type bottles will do the trick.  
Better safe than sorry, eh.  
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