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    Whitebook Q

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by hooked on foniks, Apr 20, 2005.

  1. hooked on foniks

    hooked on foniks Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, is having an anti static wristband during installing a CPU on a laptop important?
     
    hooked on foniks, Apr 20, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Anti-static wristband? Is this a joke?

    Unless you're a tennis player, wristbands should never be worn...including the anti-static variety for installing a CPU.

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    Plagueth Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think that it is very important to wear an anti-static wrist band or atleast ground yourself before touching the insides of your computer. If you have a rug, you could be getting static energy every time you walk. One touch inside your computer with a spark would be enough to destroy your whole investment. Even if you have a warrenty, I don't think that would be covered. On CNET there is a "weekend project" that shows you in text and with a video how to replace your CPU. The instructor clearly said to wear a anti-static wrist band. I wouldn't take the chance. 8 dollars on newegg.com for a wrist band. Why risking a 2000 or 3000 dollar investment with just one touch?

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  4. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    well, i wouldn't worry too much about a wristband, just make sure to touch something metal before rooting around inside.

    as long as your not rubbing your feet on the carpet the whole time, you will be fine
     
    drumfu, Apr 21, 2005
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    computer hardware is suprisingly hardy to ESD's these days

    and unless your wearing a jimmy saville shell suite whilst rubbing your feet on a nylon shag pile carpet whilst rubbing a balloon on your head next to a vandegraph machine, I can safely say that the likelyhood of any ESD damage occuring is minimal.



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    OHP, Apr 30, 2005
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