Guide to reduce static charge

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What is the safest way to reduce static charge when removing an entire sytem and replacing with compltele new one.

Ive bought myself an anti static band with ground wire.
Is there anything else I can do to stop static ?
Im pranoid now :eek:
 
kep a leg on an unpainted radiator (which would make your static band useless because its the same thing)

most people dont bother with anything but if you have any clothing that likes to harvest static dont wear it obviously
 
I wouldnt worry about it to be honest. Your unlikely to cause any static damage if changing systems around. I dismantle put toghether pc's everyday, no static wrist band etc and never had anything go wrong. But for piece of mind youve got the wrist band so just enjoy..
 
I use nothing and haven't killed any components yet. You could do it in a room without carpet though, since that causes static to build up. Also ground yourself on the metal of the case before touching anything.
 
Don't rub your feet on the carpet too much, and just touch a radiator every now and again, oh and stop being so paranoid!
 
userunknown said:
lol
im going to build it naked, on the table in the living room on the laminate floor
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Haha that would be a bad time for anyone to walk in. I sincerely hope you live alone.

I usually leave the cable plugged in, but off at the wall. I use a band when I can be bothered and I know I'm doing extensive prodding of bits, otherwise it's fine if you're not wearing a nylon shirt or anything like that.
 
I generally use the PSU method, but the more I think about it, the PSU will be double insulated, so there's no point in touching it to relieve static....

Radiator is the best method, or static band I would suggest. It's not a real issue unless your in a onesie shuffling about ;)
 
userunknown said:
im sorry i dont understand how electrics work really
will this eliminate the need for the band ?
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Pretty much. The mains lead plugged into the wall socket (even switched off) will take an earth to the psu and if fixed into the PC chassis then its all earthed.

n1blo said:
I generally use the PSU method, but the more I think about it, the PSU will be double insulated, so there's no point in touching it to relieve static....

Radiator is the best method, or static band I would suggest. It's not a real issue unless your in a onesie shuffling about ;)
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Check it with a multimeter you'll find the 0VDC and mains earth both go to psu metal casing.
 
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PC PSU will not be double insulated and very much needs to be earthed!

Yep touching the case chassis if you have the PSU still in there and plugged in (but turned off at the wall for safety) will have the same effect as wearing a band. I also tend to only hold cards and stuff by their edges so as not to poke and potentially zap chips - but that is out of paranoia to be honest. I've had some DOA ram and a graphics card before, which potentially I could have static zapped, so I always do take precautions.

Oh and touching a radiator wont work if you have plastic plumbing :)

Liam
 
What others have said. Leave PSU plugged in, but turned off at the wall. Chassis will be grounded. Either keep touching it or attach a static band to the chassis if you're really worried.
 
I have a lead with a clip that clips onto the chassis and onto my wrsit which then plugs into the mains turned off, Which then earths me and the chassis, But nowdays I think computer parts are more resiliant to static.
 
Before you start once you have turned off at plug.push the power button on pc to use up any power remaining.as it stores it in capacitors. 20 secs?
 
Craterloads said:
I wouldnt worry about it to be honest. Your unlikely to cause any static damage if changing systems around. I dismantle put toghether pc's everyday, no static wrist band etc and never had anything go wrong. But for piece of mind youve got the wrist band so just enjoy..
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Cursed said:
I use nothing and haven't killed any components yet. You could do it in a room without carpet though, since that causes static to build up. Also ground yourself on the metal of the case before touching anything.
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How many times have you touched something to receive a nasty charge.. Now imagaine that on your nice shinny new i7 !!!

Although immediate ESD damage is rare, the long term effects can be fatal however. Hidden ESD damage may take months to emerge and you'll posting here.. "My system won't boot - please help" and as my dad used to say "For the sake of a few quid and a few moments, it's best to take precautions!".
 
arknor said:
kep a leg on an unpainted radiator (which would make your static band useless because its the same thing)

most people dont bother with anything but if you have any clothing that likes to harvest static dont wear it obviously
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if you do that and you have an wiring fault you get electrocuted... (assuming you leave the PC plugged in)

about 1 in 50 people I visit have a wiring fault or a faulty appliance so I get a tingle when I touch the bare metal of their PC... if I accidently touch something thats earthed I get a bigger zap (not full mains)..

blew up a minitor and a PSU like that last year!!!

Now I tend to unplug the PC but touch the case before I touch any components
 
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