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    Has anyone used this type of anti-static wrist strap?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by zondagirl, Jan 16, 2008.

  1. zondagirl

    zondagirl Newbie

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    So I bought a Belkin anti-static wrist strap yesterday as I'm planning to upgrade the hard drive in my laptop. But when I actually looked at it when I came home, it has an AC plug or one that looks like it instead of the banana plug and alligator/crocodile clip that was advertised on the store's website.

    No wonder it was so cheap >.>

    So I'm hoping that someone on these forums has used this type of wrist band before as trying to get in contact with the store is useless and I haven't heard back from Belkin yet.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    zondagirl, Jan 16, 2008
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  2. AndyC_772

    AndyC_772 Notebook Consultant

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    Sure, it should be fine - just plug it in. It'll be using the mains socket to connect to earth, the two AC pins won't actually be used.

    I have a similar plug on my own bench - it has a metal earth pin, but the two AC pins are actually plastic.
     
    AndyC_772, Jan 16, 2008
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  3. optomos

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    That will work or you can just replace the HDD while standing on tile and touch a piece of metal to discarge any static.
     
    optomos, Jan 16, 2008
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    Let me get this straight! I have been doing this wrong for so many years and never had problem? Hmm............. latex gloves and a full body strap!
     
    powerpack, Jan 16, 2008
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    just dont wear a sweater and walk on thick carpet.
    ground yourself by touching a faucet or tap.
    even without doing all that, my past upgrades have been fine. just find a ground
     
    gino_lee, Jan 16, 2008
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    ^^^^In winter!
     
    powerpack, Jan 17, 2008
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  8. zondagirl

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    Damnit, I used the wrong choice of words. When I said AC plug I meant like an AC adapter that you would plug into your laptop or cell phone.
     
    zondagirl, Jan 17, 2008
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