M mrshadowpro Prominent Apr 19, 2017 18 0 510 May 20, 2017 #1 I'm installing a new CPU to my existing motherboard and I've heard that you may need to ground yourself. Is this really needed/if so how would I go about doing that?
I'm installing a new CPU to my existing motherboard and I've heard that you may need to ground yourself. Is this really needed/if so how would I go about doing that?
Solution drkatz42 May 20, 2017 You can purchase an anti-static wrist strap or simply touch the metal on PC case prior to handling components. Static discharge can kill electronics.
You can purchase an anti-static wrist strap or simply touch the metal on PC case prior to handling components. Static discharge can kill electronics.
G GhislainG Titan Jul 16, 2008 23,962 5 74,965 May 20, 2017 #2 Power off the PSU, but leave it connected to the outlet. Touch the case to discharge any static electricity before you touch anything else in your PC. Upvote 0 Downvote
Power off the PSU, but leave it connected to the outlet. Touch the case to discharge any static electricity before you touch anything else in your PC.
drkatz42 Honorable Apr 5, 2014 1,882 2 12,460 May 20, 2017 Solution #3 You can purchase an anti-static wrist strap or simply touch the metal on PC case prior to handling components. Static discharge can kill electronics. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
You can purchase an anti-static wrist strap or simply touch the metal on PC case prior to handling components. Static discharge can kill electronics.