I need antistatic wrist starp?

[life24]

Hi,
When i work with computer hardware for example CPU,RAM,HDD and O.D.D .... .
I force used antistatic wrist starp?

 

[corkyg]

It can often be done without the grounding strap, but it is simply a precaution for removing static electricity that can possibly be generated by your body and clothing. It is somewhat analogous to using a seatbelt in your car. It is a safety device for a worst case event.

 

[zardthebuilder]

i like to have free motion with my arms, so i strap my ankle.

 

[JamesV]

They cost a whole $1.99 or so, and I bought one ages so, so I use it.

You are usually fine just touching something grounded before working and after moving around, but $1.99 is cheap insurance.

 

[mfenn]

I usually just occasionally touch the chassis while I'm working inside the case. It's not hard to do, and you're likely to do it anyway out of necessity.

 

[Dahak]

I have never personally used one in the 20 years that I have been working on computers
Ive usually just touch the something metal / grounded , but as others said for a whole 2 dollars, it cannot hurt

 

[JManInPhoenix]

I have never personally used one in the 20 years that I have been working on computers
Ive usually just touch the something metal / grounded , but as others said for a whole 2 dollars, it cannot hurt

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This. The only time I actually use a ground strap & anti-static mat is when I am actually building a new machine. When adding RAM, hard drive, etc, I just touch metal case with my left hand.

 

[RaistlinZ]

I never use them. I usually touch my computer desk to discharge any static.

 

[gamingnoob]

I had this dilemma recently as well. I wasn't sure if I could use my chassis to ground myself because it's painted black. Also, I read all these alarming articles saying that while shorting may not be initially visible, it could silently degrade performance over time. So I bought one and put it on my ankle. I bought it with a mat and grounded the mat to the grounding prong of a nearby outlet. Cheap insurance for the $1000 I just spent on computer parts (not including monitor, OS and other peripherals).

Now that my PC is built, I think I'll just keep my PC off, but plugged in, like others said.

 

[weez82]

16+ years building PCs and have never used one and have never damaged a component do to static. Use on if you need the "peace of mind" otherwise dont worry about it. Everything will be fine

 

[SKORPI0]

Never used any for my computer builds, mine or family.

 

[MongGrel]

It's still safe and easy to do, though I'm guilty of just touching the case to do things a lot myself.

ESD can do things even at minor levels to things.

 

[MongGrel]

And I keep meaning to ask, did you used to work at Honeywell in Clearwater Corky?

I used to work with an engineer there years back that was named Corky who looked similar, and as they have things in Tucson these days though I would.

 

[NewYorksFinest]

I dont use one but they only cost ~$3. Better safe than sorry.

 

[crashtech]

On static-y days I like to have the PSU plugged into a grounded outlet and switched off while building. This goes against safety advice for humans, but it helps protect the parts because there is a sure path to ground.

 

[sourceninja]

I've never used one. Not on any kind of components. I've built dozens of desktops, added/removed components from hundreds of servers and laptops and I've never once used a static strap.

Honestly I understand why, but in practice I've never heard of anyone who's had problems from not using a strap.