Installing a PSU - Tips?

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Hello! This is the first time I'm changing a component on my PC, I've never done it before. What are your tips for someone who never did it? What should I do, and what shouldn't I? My system needs a new PSU (the old one isn't good enough) and I'll be changing it myself. My case is the H440. I also want my cables all hidden.
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Just make sure to discharge static in some way. This can be done with an anti-static wrist strap which most people don't use. If you touch the steel part of your case occasionally, you should be fine. And try not to build on a carpet. But rarely does static ever cause damage.

Also you will probably try to be extremely gentle your first time but really stuff is more sturdy than you think... and those are my tips!
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Just make sure to discharge static in some way. This can be done with an anti-static wrist strap which most people don't use. If you touch the steel part of your case occasionally, you should be fine. And try not to build on a carpet. But rarely does static ever cause damage.

Also you will probably try to be extremely gentle your first time but really stuff is more sturdy than you think... and those are my tips!
 
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I won't do it on the floor, I think I'll do it on a wooden table with rubber feet. What tools do you recommend?
By the way, is there anything I really shouldn't touch? Like the back of the graphics card, the motherboard..
 
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Wood tables are the best! Don't do anything dumb like wearing rubber gloves, they cause static like balloons. The rubber feet will not have any affect. Nothing I can think of not to touch really, just make sure not to eat pizza beforehand.
 
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I'll wash my hands of course. It's funny what you say about the rubber gloves, since it says on the graphics card box that you should use them
 
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No, bare hands are the best. I know rubber gloves really seem like they are a great idea but are not. The best analogy is the balloon, that when you rub your hands on it you get static. It probably says that so they don't get sued.
 
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I don't know, suppose somehow on earth some person gets shocked a one in 10 billion chance and then they try to sue the graphics card company. The company can then say "It says to wear rubber gloves" and they will not get sued. I don't think wearing rubber gloves would really hurt for installing a GPU but really you shouldn't do it.

Note: You can never get shocked unless the computer is on.
 
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