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Hello, over the past few months I've been slowly collecting parts for my first computer build (I know, I should've waited until I had all my parts)

But back in September, I installed my motherboard into my case without using a antistatic band but I was touching my metal computer case. I'm really scared that the static will affect my motherboard or computer entirely and mess something up on first boot.

Do I really need to be worried? Is there a way to discharge any static electricity that is on my motherboard currently? <No pun intended there

Specs are ASRock Z77 Pro-4M if that helps any.

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rolli59 said:
I have never used a strap and always just made sure not to work on carpeted floors and touching metal parts of the case before any electronic parts.


I don't think it matters too much but I had socks/sweatpants on when I did work on the computer and there were some clothes on my floor, would that have been a problem? Also, as said, I kept touching my case periodically (every 15 seconds or so) as a precaution. I was working on a hardwood dresser when I installed it all.
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lucarai said:
I don't think it matters too much but I had socks/sweatpants on when I did work on the computer and there were some clothes on my floor, would that have been a problem? Also, as said, I kept touching my case periodically (every 15 seconds or so) as a precaution. I was working on a hardwood dresser when I installed it all.

I do not think you have anything to worry about!
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