I'm really worried about ESD (static damage to PC parts) because I'm about to replace my i5 2300 CPU for a i7 2600 CPU, plus replace my 6GB of RAM for 16GB of ram, and replace my Caviar Green HDD with 2 Samsung 830 SSD's in my stock Gateway PC.
I've read that your suppose to keep the PC plugged into a surge protector, WITH the surge protector turned off (I do have a surge protector so this is not a problem). I've also heard that I'm suppose to not have ANYTHING plugged in, and just touch the bare metal chassis from time to time while installing my upgrades. I've seen so much contradictory information, that I'm doubting the majority of what I read.
So I'm asking you guys, what should I do? Should I be scared? Should I sit in a wooden chair on concrete with rubber soles on my shoes? I'm going nuts with this and I don't want to damage my expensive parts. Any advice on how to do this would be very appreciated, thank you!
I've read that your suppose to keep the PC plugged into a surge protector, WITH the surge protector turned off (I do have a surge protector so this is not a problem). I've also heard that I'm suppose to not have ANYTHING plugged in, and just touch the bare metal chassis from time to time while installing my upgrades. I've seen so much contradictory information, that I'm doubting the majority of what I read.
So I'm asking you guys, what should I do? Should I be scared? Should I sit in a wooden chair on concrete with rubber soles on my shoes? I'm going nuts with this and I don't want to damage my expensive parts. Any advice on how to do this would be very appreciated, thank you!