Do you use a grounding strap?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by viper_boy403, Aug 22, 2006.

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Do you use a grounding strap when you work on your computer?

Poll closed Oct 11, 2006.
  1. Yes

    2 vote(s)
    10.0%
  2. No

    18 vote(s)
    90.0%
  1. viper_boy403

    viper_boy403 MajorGeek

    Just wondering if you guys use a grounding strap when you work on your computers? I dont, probably should but whatever...lol
     
  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Nope generally earth myself by touching the metal part of case.
     
  3. INeedAGig1210

    INeedAGig1210 Private E-2

    Nope, my computer is in a tiled room, and I just touch the metal chassis of the case before hand.
     
  4. tunered

    tunered MajorGeek

    Never used one myself, just touch case metal before doing anything, i also believe in holding off/on switch down after unplugging power supply. ed
     
  5. nitecrawler

    nitecrawler Guest

    I always plug my PSU into the power socket(making sure the switch is OFF) to give it an earth and always touch a non-painted metal surface on my case before touching components........i used to use a static strap but could not take the ribbing i got from my brother...hehe
     
  6. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    I shuffle my feet on the carpet then zap the wife ....seems to work! (But also do as the others mentioned, sigh.):rolleyes: :rolleyes:
     
  7. ASUS

    ASUS MajorGeek

    No need for a leash!

    I do same as others posted, well no foot shuffle but maybe I'll try that too:)
     
  8. housiemousie2

    housiemousie2 Corporal

    Metal case and Bounce dryer sheets are my method/tool of choice.

    Wipe my hands with them and the guts of the beast to get rid of dust gorillas and charges, while holding the case. I don't clean the inside of my machine as often as I should, probably why my fans are noisy.
     

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