Grounding Bracelet

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Davis Goertzen

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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
 
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.
 
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 :P
 
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The_Other_One said:
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 :P
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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
 
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 :).
 
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
 
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 :D
 
patrickv said:
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
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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.
 
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