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BootMe

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7. January 2006 @ 03:59

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I have a question that maybe you can help me with.

When you open your PC, you're supposed to be grounded or discharge any static electricity.

So, when I have to open my PC I usually power off the PC, unplug the power and any other device that has its own power supply connected to the PC.

I havent got a grounding device but as like a car, i will touch the metal to discharge any static, like you would do before filling your car with petrol.

So from there I will touch the PC case to discharge any static electricity (if any).

Im wondering if this is enough to protect my ciruits and peripherals inside the PC?

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ozzy214

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7. January 2006 @ 04:52

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Yes thats enough. Thats all I do plus sometimes I just hold my left arm on the case since im right handed and can put something together witthout using my left arm.:>

If yeah really parnoid you can get a antistatic strap for like 8.00 usd at best buy, but i think its a waste of money personally. Yeah know what else I do? I literally tie a piece of copper wire to my wrist sometimes and clip the wire to the case using a alligator clip found at any auto parts store.:>

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Pokey5

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7. January 2006 @ 11:53

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Not to get to off topic, but to clean the PC use an air brush to clean it not a rag.

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BootMe

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8. January 2006 @ 03:13

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Cheers for the help.

I wont be getting an anti static writst strap, i think you hae convinced me that i dont need one, and that what i'm doing is ok.

Thanks!

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