How to use grounding wrist strap?. Hi, I got the grounding wrist strap with cord. How do I use it by the way? I put the half inch metalic tip into the electric outlet, but it's so short that it barely touches the metalic hole of electric outlet and it slips...

groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim () "Lawn Dart" > I'm so excited! I'll finally be able to use nice water enhancements! Of course you'll love it... and it shouldn't be a major headache to install. Do you have a grounding wrist strap? Ya don't...

it and the inserter guides the pins so that they don't splay out from the socket when you try to push the chip in. A grounding wrist strap is a good idea, but if you can't find one, at least touch something grounded to drain off any static charge you might...

Bare floors, uncovered wood table surface, bare feet even, is best. 3. Touch your case before touching any electronic component or wear a grounding wrist strap. 4. Leave all items in anti static packaging until needed. As long as the switch on the...

you touch the pc case to discharge any static electricity that may have built up on you. ( I use a grounding wrist strap, makes me feel a whole lot better..get these at comp-usa )Also, get a good cooler for the cpu, I have a swiftech cooler and keeps the cpu...

a static problem. If they don't use a ground strap or discharge on the PSU first, they could be frying their own stuff. But, I do agree that the PSU is a likely problem. Probably inadequate PSU. Yes I always wear a grounded wrist strap out of habit...

building my pc (about 5 hours >later) and started it..... it runs.... but with nothing. its just >sits there a black screen. Do ya reckon its his fault cause he will >have to buy me a new one if it is. Was your dad grounded (wrist strap) when he was trying...

in the machine! Static electricity is not the friend of circuit boards and CPUs. Grounding wrist straps can be had at most computer shops and stores for pretty cheap. ...

to be taken seriously, don't let it rattle your nerves and give you the shakes - that can be even worse! :D Just have fun and enjoy the potentially razor sharp edges of your case :) Meh, I don't bother with wrist strap. I simply ground myself by touching the...