How to stop electrical discharge when cleaning a pc?

[robsmithy1]

Hi, i am planing on cleaning my pc because i haven't done it yet and i know i need to and i was just wondering how to stop electrical discharge so that it doesn't cause problems with my pc and is there anything i can do without paying for something like a wrist band discharger?
thanks

 

[Wolfshadw]

Easiest thing to do is before each time you reach into the case, touch a metal part (like a drive bay) to remove any built up charge. Get into the habit of this. Next thing you know, it's second nature. Also, if you can avoid it, do not work on carpeting.

-Wolf sends

 

[wiggbot]

If you are very thorough (or very paranod, depending on who you ask) you could use an anti-static bracelet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antistatic_wrist_strap

You'll be stylin' while making sure you don't wreck your pc!

 

[robsmithy1]

Easiest thing to do is before each time you reach into the case, touch a metal part (like a drive bay) to remove any built up charge. Get into the habit of this. Next thing you know, it's second nature. Also, if you can avoid it, do not work on carpeting.

-Wolf sends

thanks

 

[robsmithy1]

If you are very thorough (or very paranod, depending on who you ask) you could use an anti-static bracelet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antistatic_wrist_strap

You'll be stylin' while making sure you don't wreck your pc!

thanks

 

[littleleo]

I usually touch the power supply in the case while the system is off of course if I'm concerned about that. I only use a wrist strap if I'm changing out parts or assembling a system. To clean it I take my computer outside and use my air compressor to blow out the dust. I'm be sure not to let the fans spin so the fins don't break off. And I don't touch anything with the air-chuck inside the case. I've never had a problem in doing this for the 5 systems I run in my house for the last 10+ years.