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Sleepybunker

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I am planning to build a PC very soon and I have no area to work on that doesn't have carpet, so can place down a sheet of plastic on top the carpet? Will this stop any static electricity?
 
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Lucias OKeefe

Lucias OKeefe

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It's best to set the computer up on a table. It's just more comfortable to work with. If you're worried about static electricity run a PSU over to where you're working and leave it plugged in but turned off. Give it a tap every now and then and the ground wires it's plugged into will take away your static discharge.

Taps on sinks will also do this. Don't worry too much about static electricity.
 
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CompuTronix

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Sleepybunker,

Static Electricity is a serious concern. This is why circuit boards and electronics components are shipped in anti-static bags. Electronics engineers and bench technicians use a wrist strap to ground themselves. You can order one online, or you can pick one up from Radio Shack.

CT :sol:
 
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I don't need one I'll only use once and not again until I upgrade or build a new PC. Sounds like a waist of $15 for me. Instead I'll just ground myself every 5-10 minutes.
 
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