Building a system on a carpet

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Galactorrhea

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Would it be a totally bad idea if I build my computer on a carpeted floor, as in the case actually on the floor. It's not a full system build, just upgrading the PSU, RAM, and graphics. The only place, aside from toilets, that isn't carpeted is the kitchen and it's downstairs. I'm just worried i might drop it or something on the way down or up the stairs. Any advice?
 
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Portuguesetechie

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He can do that morgan
OR! u can get an anti static wristband if theres no way to avoid that nasty carpet :p the enemy of PC components
And u should be fine, its like 3-4pounds a wristband if u dont feel safe with one just grab 2 or 3 and connect them to anything metalic that is grounded
 
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It's OK. Just avoid touching the electronic components, but touch the chassis more often.
 
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PLEASE DONT DO THAT!!! Carpet is a static electricity nightmare. Find a cardboard box ( cereal box?) and place the motherboard on that. Be sure to use proper grounding prodedure at all times. If I were you I'd grab some cardboard and rub it on something grounded like your kitchen sink, then use that as your breadboard for testing components. A wrist strap is best, or if your chasis is grounded that will work too.
 
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KalTorak

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I built my last system on a carpet, and all previous systems. It isn't the best idea, but it can be done.

Install the psu first before anything. Plug it in, but do NOT turn it on. This grounds the entire case.

Before handling any components touch the metal work on the case, this grounds you.

Only ever hold components via its extremities, ie the edges. Avoid any chips if possible.

Good luck
 
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"PLEASE DONT DO THAT!!! Carpet is a static electricity nightmare. Find a cardboard box ( cereal box?) and place the motherboard on that. Be sure to use proper grounding prodedure at all times. If I were you I'd grab some cardboard and rub it on something grounded like your kitchen sink, then use that as your breadboard for testing components. A wrist strap is best, or if your chasis is grounded that will work too."

He would not put the board on the carpet, but the case. Why placing the board on a box, if not removing it from the case?
 
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