• Anti Static Advice
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Okay, so I've bought a couple of RAM sticks which I wanna put in today, but I was wondering whether I would need any sort of anti static equipment or precautions? If so, is there any way I can do it without having to buy extra stuff? Thanks
They say you should always touch the frame of the computer to ground yourself.
[QUOTE=SGTNAPALM;23896230]They say you should always touch the frame of the computer to ground yourself.[/QUOTE] I assume the computer has to stay plugged in to the mains for that to work?
[QUOTE=Alcapwne;23896282]I assume the computer has to stay plugged in to the mains for that to work?[/QUOTE] It doesn't have to be, just touch the case and you will be fine. Computer parts aren't as sensitive as people make them out to be.
Should I get an antistatic WB if I'm working on concrete?
I work with an anti-static WB. They are pretty cheap so why not use one?
No reason not to use one, ever.
Well I'm not exactly dirt poor but if I don't need it I won't spend another $10.
[QUOTE=Slithersoul;23901015]Well I'm not exactly dirt poor but if I don't need it I won't spend another $10.[/QUOTE] I got mine for $4.99. There were even some cheaper ones, but I ended up getting the one I did because of the length of cable. [B]Edit:[/B] Trust me, it's stupid not to get one. For five bucks you have extra security that your components won't get shocked. Better to spend $5 bucks than $150 when you have to replace the mobo.
Its better to be safe than sorry...you could even fix a piece of copper wire around your wrist and tie to to the radiator if you wanted [editline]09:36PM[/editline] You'd have to insulate the wire though
So I just attach the end to a plugged in PSU?
[QUOTE=Slithersoul;23901366]So I just attach the end to a plugged in PSU?[/QUOTE] Attach it to your case or something, not a PSU
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