Anti-Static Mat??

appleFaceUK · 30 Aug 2010 at 10:27

Hi there all, basically I want to have a go at case modding and at college we used these Anti-Static Mats when taking the computers apart, I just wanted to know what the score was on one of these and perhaps if I do need one, or would prefer one to be on the safe side, which one and where the best place to get them from is?

cmndr_andi · 30 Aug 2010 at 10:33

Is this just for putting disconnected components on or will you be powering the components up for testing on these mats?

If it is the former then these kind of mats will be fine, though a clean bit of cardboard should also be fine. Cardboard is also good for testing, but I wouldn't suggest using one of the mats for testing?

ETNiES · 30 Aug 2010 at 10:36

appleFaceUK · 30 Aug 2010 at 11:40

It will be for just putting disconnected components on.

Mojo · 30 Aug 2010 at 14:51

I keep the anti static bags the components came in for use, earth myself on a radiator and it keeps OK. I find that mats and wristbands and all that gubbins are as much of a hindrance as a help when doing stuff like that. As long as the components are kept in/on an anti-static bag and you feel up the radiator every minute or so there is no risk

Swifty55 · 30 Aug 2010 at 15:03

Use cardboard to store components and leave in the power cable to earth the case, then just touch the sides of the case.