Grounding Bracelet

Davis Goertzen · 03-16-2007, 05:18 AM

I have read somewhere that this is something you should wear when working inside computers, as it is supposed to take the static electricity from your body, and thus protect the parts from possible damage. Does anyone know anything about this, like how good/necessary they are, what they cost, ect.? Thanks.

Davis Goertzen

bldgengineer · 03-16-2007, 06:09 AM

I never worry about it. I touch a doorknob before I start working my computer. That way if there is any static built in you, it'll be released by doing so. Either that or you can wear your shoes in the house.

**The_Other_One** · 03-16-2007, 06:16 AM

Personally I have never considered such a bracelet or any such measures. Touch your computer case before doing anything. Aside from being metal, it's made to be a ground

cybereclipse · 03-16-2007, 06:29 AM

even thought ur supposed too, i never use one. just touch the side of the computer and u should be fine......

patrickv · 03-16-2007, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Other_One

Personally I have never considered such a bracelet or any such measures. Touch your computer case before doing anything. Aside from being metal, it's made to be a ground

men i never wear any bracelets or anything. I use my bare hands inside the pc. even when the power cable is still connected to it..when something goes wrong im like..hey...buy another one and give me this one ..lol

Jet · 03-16-2007, 12:17 PM

I have an Antistatic wristband, which I use during bigger upgrades, ie. replacing the motherboard. It is just an extra safety precaution. I value my computer parts, cause I don't have extra money to spend to replace them

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Davis Goertzen · 03-16-2007, 10:06 PM

So, what am I hearing here? That it may be a good idea in some cases, like for Jet, but most of the time it's unnecessary, as long as you touch something metal? Thanks all.

Davis

Nevakonaza · 03-16-2007, 10:12 PM

i think as long as you touch your case or the side of your Psu before you start messing around inside the pc it will be fine.

i never wear one anyway

Davis Goertzen · 03-21-2007, 02:10 AM

Okay, I think that answers my question. Thanks all.

Davis Goertzen

PohTayToez · 03-21-2007, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickv

men i never wear any bracelets or anything. I use my bare hands inside the pc. even when the power cable is still connected to it..when something goes wrong im like..hey...buy another one and give me this one ..lol

Actually, I'm pretty sure that it's best to leave it plugged in, that was it's better grounded.

I've talked to people that work on computers as a living, and even they think it's a little bit of overkill. Just exercise a little bit of caution, and you should be fine.

03-16-2007, 05:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Davis Goertzen Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 31	Grounding Bracelet I have read somewhere that this is something you should wear when working inside computers, as it is supposed to take the static electricity from your body, and thus protect the parts from possible damage. Does anyone know anything about this, like how good/necessary they are, what they cost, ect.? Thanks. Davis Goertzen

03-16-2007, 06:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
bldgengineer Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 356	I never worry about it. I touch a doorknob before I start working my computer. That way if there is any static built in you, it'll be released by doing so. Either that or you can wear your shoes in the house. __________________ EVGA NF68-T1 680i SLI Pentium C2D e6600 Dual Channel G.Skill 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800Mhz Raptor 150GB (main) Seagate 320GB (storage) EVGA 8600GTS x2 SLI'd xClio Greatpower 550w 22" Chimei LCD widescreen

03-16-2007, 06:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	Personally I have never considered such a bracelet or any such measures. Touch your computer case before doing anything. Aside from being metal, it's made to be a ground __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

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03-16-2007, 12:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jet Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,288	I have an Antistatic wristband, which I use during bigger upgrades, ie. replacing the motherboard. It is just an extra safety precaution. I value my computer parts, cause I don't have extra money to spend to replace them . __________________ Macbook/Intel Core Duo 1.83Ghz/2GB DDR2 667/60GB HD/OSX 10.4.11/160GB 3.5" Firewire External/160GB Maxtor One Touch 4 Mini External/

03-16-2007, 10:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Davis Goertzen Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 31	So, what am I hearing here? That it may be a good idea in some cases, like for Jet, but most of the time it's unnecessary, as long as you touch something metal? Thanks all. Davis

03-16-2007, 10:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nevakonaza Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Midlands,Uk Age: 20 Posts: 8,219	i think as long as you touch your case or the side of your Psu before you start messing around inside the pc it will be fine. i never wear one anyway __________________ Core 2 Duo E6300 2.8Ghz -Asus Silent Knight II MSI P35 Neo-F (45nm Ready) Seagate Barracuda 250Gb Sata II Western Digital Caviar 400GB Sata II 3Gb GeIL DDR2 @ 800 Mhz (Dual channel) Asus Extreme 8800GT G92 512Mb with Glaciator cooler Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity 7.1 Sony 20X DVD±RW DL & DVD-RAM SATA Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit SP1\|Kaspersky IS 2009

03-21-2007, 02:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
Davis Goertzen Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 31	Okay, I think that answers my question. Thanks all. Davis Goertzen

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