PC-Noobist Distinguished Apr 22, 2014 296 0 18,910 May 15, 2014 #1 I need some help on where to clip my anti-static wrist strap too, im pretty sure you have to clip it to an unpainted metal surface but i dont really know any, please help, thanks
I need some help on where to clip my anti-static wrist strap too, im pretty sure you have to clip it to an unpainted metal surface but i dont really know any, please help, thanks
mickypheonix Honorable Mar 9, 2014 4,072 1 10,960 May 15, 2014 #2 Hi pc noobist your powersupply is grounded you can clip it to the case on the PSU or any pipes in the house ,anything that is grounded Upvote 0 Downvote
Hi pc noobist your powersupply is grounded you can clip it to the case on the PSU or any pipes in the house ,anything that is grounded
PC-Noobist Distinguished Apr 22, 2014 296 0 18,910 May 18, 2014 #3 Do i plug the power supply in turn on the SOCKET and turn off the POWER SUPPLY then attach the strap? or do i plug both and and turn BOTH off? thanks Upvote 0 Downvote
Do i plug the power supply in turn on the SOCKET and turn off the POWER SUPPLY then attach the strap? or do i plug both and and turn BOTH off? thanks
woltej1 Splendid Nov 15, 2010 3,534 1 24,960 May 19, 2014 Solution #4 just plug in the PSU, turn the PSU off then connect the strap to it. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
plaintuts Admirable May 5, 2014 2,856 0 7,460 May 19, 2014 #5 put the anti-static strap on your ankle, so that it wont bother with your work, then clip the other end to any metal object with contact to the ground/floor or anything metal attached to your house. Upvote 0 Downvote
put the anti-static strap on your ankle, so that it wont bother with your work, then clip the other end to any metal object with contact to the ground/floor or anything metal attached to your house.
Phillip Corcoran Titan Moderator Sep 7, 2013 25,981 863 120,140 May 19, 2014 #6 Round your ankle - - seriously? Upvote 0 Downvote
plaintuts Admirable May 5, 2014 2,856 0 7,460 May 19, 2014 #7 Phillip Corcoran : Round your ankle - - seriously? sorry for the lack of details. yes, around the ankle and it must have contact with the skin. Upvote 0 Downvote
Phillip Corcoran : Round your ankle - - seriously? sorry for the lack of details. yes, around the ankle and it must have contact with the skin.
PC-Noobist Distinguished Apr 22, 2014 296 0 18,910 Jun 10, 2014 #8 woltej1 : just plug in the PSU, turn the PSU off then connect the strap to it. can i still be grounded through an extension lead? sorry for the really late question. Upvote 0 Downvote
woltej1 : just plug in the PSU, turn the PSU off then connect the strap to it. can i still be grounded through an extension lead? sorry for the really late question.
mickypheonix Honorable Mar 9, 2014 4,072 1 10,960 Jun 10, 2014 #9 if you clip the strap to your psu with the psu plugged in you will be fine Upvote 0 Downvote