ground yourself

thebattosai · 12-07-2006, 09:07 PM

I am about to put together my new computer, but want to b safe first...

How do i ground myself without a proper wrist band/strap?

superdave1984 · 12-07-2006, 09:30 PM

Stand on a non carpeted floor, touch something other than the PC to discharge yourself, then try to stay in contact with the case to prevent static buildup. If you use a non conductive table surface and floor you probably won't have any problems anyway after you discharge any static.

thebattosai · 12-08-2006, 10:07 AM

i read somewhere that you should touch something that is grounded...
what do they mean ...
and what is the easiest way i. e. to ground yourself?

bzflag · 12-08-2006, 03:24 PM

read the post above yours

TheEnd187 · 12-08-2006, 03:40 PM

use a antistatic bracelet or antistatic mat, i use a bracelet and antistatic gloves

Nikkon · 12-08-2006, 03:47 PM

Work on a carpet'ed surface while wearing socks. Make sure to move your feet against the carpet very quickly while working. :-P

Kidding asdie. Working on a hard surface (non-cloth). Wear rubber sole'ed shoes and touch some kind of metal surface before you start. I've been modding computers for a while now and have yet to have any problems. Most importantly, just be smart.

thebattosai · 12-18-2006, 02:16 AM

I have a lamp nearby my work area....can i touch that to be grounded before i start composing my new computer? would a toaster work also?.....lol

baronvongogo · 12-18-2006, 05:00 AM

when you take the side off the case if its metal touch it that should ground you out or a radiator.

hmammen · 12-18-2006, 09:42 AM

i always just work on my carpet or my wood desk.....never ahd any problems with self grounding, just make sure you ground your Mobo.

12-07-2006, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
thebattosai Newb Techie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 39	ground yourself I am about to put together my new computer, but want to b safe first... How do i ground myself without a proper wrist band/strap?

12-07-2006, 09:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
superdave1984 Repeat Offender Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 1,847	Stand on a non carpeted floor, touch something other than the PC to discharge yourself, then try to stay in contact with the case to prevent static buildup. If you use a non conductive table surface and floor you probably won't have any problems anyway after you discharge any static. __________________

12-08-2006, 03:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
bzflag True Techie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 110	read the post above yours __________________ AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ @ 2.6 ASUS A8N-SLI Premium 2x GIGABYTE 7600GT Silent Pipe SLI @ 607/800 OCZ Platinum 2GB DDR 400 @ 220 2.5-3-3-5 Raptor 74GB 10,000 RPM X-Fi Platinum SeaSonic 600W

12-08-2006, 03:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nikkon Super Techie Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 375	Work on a carpet'ed surface while wearing socks. Make sure to move your feet against the carpet very quickly while working. :-P Kidding asdie. Working on a hard surface (non-cloth). Wear rubber sole'ed shoes and touch some kind of metal surface before you start. I've been modding computers for a while now and have yet to have any problems. Most importantly, just be smart. __________________ AMD 3800+ X2 Zalman CNPS7000B CPU Heatsink/Fan ASUS A8N Premium 2 GB G. Skill DDR 400 (2 X 1 GB) 1 GB Ultra DDR 400 (2 X 512 GB) eVGA 7800GT 256MB 120 GB seagate HD (7200RPM) 80 GB Seagate HD (7200RPM) Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platium ZS Sound Card Logitec z5300 5.1 THX certified speaker Medusa 5.1 Headphones ATI TV turner card DVD Drive CD Burner Drive Razer Copperhead Gaming mouse

12-18-2006, 05:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
baronvongogo Master Techie Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 2,756	when you take the side off the case if its metal touch it that should ground you out or a radiator. __________________ spyware programs: Spybot , AdawareSE , Cwshredder , ewido, Prevx1

12-08-2006, 10:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
thebattosai Newb Techie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 39	i read somewhere that you should touch something that is grounded... what do they mean ... and what is the easiest way i. e. to ground yourself?

12-08-2006, 03:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
TheEnd187 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,740	use a antistatic bracelet or antistatic mat, i use a bracelet and antistatic gloves

12-18-2006, 02:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
thebattosai Newb Techie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 39	I have a lamp nearby my work area....can i touch that to be grounded before i start composing my new computer? would a toaster work also?.....lol

12-18-2006, 09:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
hmammen Self Proclaimed Immortal Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denton, TX (UNT) Posts: 2,488	i always just work on my carpet or my wood desk.....never ahd any problems with self grounding, just make sure you ground your Mobo. __________________ -For now- MacBook Pro with 8600GT

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