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Static electricity just killed a board I was fixing
I was replacing a CPU cooler and didn't wear my anti-static band. Now the motherboard won't post, and I'm out of luck. What steps do you take to prevent this kind of thing?
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sethh126mo ago
I read that touching the metal case before you start working helps. It grounds you and stops static from building up.
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michael_carter216mo ago
Helped my nephew build his first PC last year and made him tap the case every few minutes. Never got that little zap once, so @sethh12 is onto something there.
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grace1115mo ago
Yeah, touching the case is a solid start. I read a whole guide that said to plug in the power supply but keep it switched OFF, then touch that. It keeps you grounded to the house wiring the whole time. I also work on a bare wood table, not carpet, and avoid wearing socks. That extra step with the PSU has saved me more than once.
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