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Do I need an ESD strap to just look inside my computer? I’m not intending on touching anything, I just want to check it out. Thanks.
Do I need an ESD strap to just look inside my computer? I’m not intending on touching anything, I just want to check it out. Thanks.
I prefer to be on the safe side, since my textbook and professor have heavily recommended using an ESD strap. And if I’m grounding using the case, does the power cord need to be plugged in?No but you can hold on to the metal case which should reduce any static electricity. I worked on computers for decades and never used one of those straps nor ever had any negative issues.
I prefer to be on the safe side, since my textbook and professor have heavily recommended using an ESD strap. And if I’m grounding using the case, does the power cord need to be plugged in?
I know, I’ve already turned it off, unplugged, and drained excess powerYou should never open a computer if there is any power at all.
No but you can hold on to the metal case which should reduce any static electricity. I worked on computers for decades and never used one of those straps nor ever had any negative issues.
No, I just want to check it out so I can study itAre you looking to possibly clean it or something?
I was going to say the same thing. When I studied years ago the teacher and book said to use a strap and I only used it in class. I worked on computers at the same school and we (including the teacher) never used any ESD strap. We did touch a screw but that's about it.
Okay, former electronics tech here. Use the stinking strap. It's not that big of a deal. Will something bad happen if you don't? Maybe, maybe not. Why risk it? It's the accepted industry practice (per ISO) to use one if you take the cover off of anything.
I worked for Micron building computers and we never used an esd strap.