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I own a anti-static wrist strap, but I'm not entirely sure what is the best method to use it. I've heard a-many methods online but they all counter act each other; some people say touch the case with the PSU connected and turned off, and others say that that is dangerous.

If possible, I'm looking for a specific answer for someone who has used a lot of anti-static wristbands. Where should I connect it and should I plug in the PSU or not? PS: I work on a wooden floor.
 
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Hi Ahoo,

1) DISCONNECT YOUR PSU FROM THE WALL. You do not want to be strapped into any electrical circuit that has the potential to electrocute you.

2) Connect the wrist strap to a metal part of your case. As long as your wrist strap is attached to a metal part of your case you won't have to worry about electrostatic discharge between yourself and the internal components.

**You will hear some people remark that they leave their PSU plugged into the wall and have never had a problem. Most of the time this is true, but every once and awhile someone who does this wins the Darwin award, and there is absolutely no reason to risk it.
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glamdringfh

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Hi Ahoo,

1) DISCONNECT YOUR PSU FROM THE WALL. You do not want to be strapped into any electrical circuit that has the potential to electrocute you.

2) Connect the wrist strap to a metal part of your case. As long as your wrist strap is attached to a metal part of your case you won't have to worry about electrostatic discharge between yourself and the internal components.

**You will hear some people remark that they leave their PSU plugged into the wall and have never had a problem. Most of the time this is true, but every once and awhile someone who does this wins the Darwin award, and there is absolutely no reason to risk it.
 
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I own an NZXT s340, and the whole case is matte black finish. If I attach the clip from the anti-static strap to a part of the case that is painted matte black, will the charge still go through the paint? I literally can't see a part of the case that is pure steel / metals.
 
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glamdringfh

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That should be just fine. Anywhere along the outside rim where the side doors sit or the drive cage bays would be a good place for that case.

 
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