Where should I build my PC?

Mirakledba · Nov 5, 2013

So my ground is tile but i have a carpet in the middle of the room which is were im gonna build. Ill remove and hide the carpet and move my big WOODEN desk in the middle. Wood isnt conductive but it has a thin layer of sticky paper to look like wood instead of just plain raw wood. And there are METAL handles for the drawers....should i remove the metal handles when i build?

Blaise170 · Nov 5, 2013

As long as you are careful you should be okay. I have an ESD wristband that I wear and I've never had an issue on carpet whilst wearing it.

James Godsil · Nov 5, 2013

To be extra safe, you could remove the metal handles. You might as well pull out the drawers themselves if you can. As long are you careful and don't touch the metal a lot, you should be fine anyway. You can always ground yourself by touching the metal of your case. That discharges all static electricity in your hands.

Deemo13 · Nov 5, 2013

You should be fine either way. I've done several builds on carpet and other surfaces. I have one of the wristbands as well, but I only use it if I am building a computer for someone else. Just make sure to ground yourself often.

g-unit1111 · Nov 5, 2013

If you have a plastic floor mat, use it to your advantage in the area that you intend to build on. If you don't you can get one at your local electronics store (or Costco, Home Depot, Walmart, etc) for like $25.

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