static when building??

gavinw12 · 11-01-2009, 09:06 AM

hi i've been looking on the internet about avoiding static build up when building a pc but none of it is very clear can some please tell me in simple terms what is nessecary please.

**Tyree** · 11-01-2009, 10:35 AM

Don't do the build in high static areas. Use a non-conductive surface (Mobo box works well) for the on the bench test. When assembling in the case, touch a bare metal area of the case before installing each part. I have a rubber mat in my shop to stand on and I use a wooden table.
You can also use a anti-static strap.

gavinw12 · 11-02-2009, 11:31 AM

is the anti static strap woth getting? i will be doing in on laminate flooring, is that ok? when u say touch the case do i need it turned on or not or just plugged in?

**Tyree** · 11-02-2009, 12:19 PM

Doing the work on a laminate floor is good. I mean touch the case with one hand before installing each piece in the case.

gavinw12 · 11-03-2009, 09:15 AM

so it doesnt need turning on then?

**Tyree** · 11-03-2009, 10:42 AM

Nothing should be "turned on" until the build is done.
And, as done by all good builders, do a bench test prior to assembly in the case.

Phædrus2401 · 11-03-2009, 10:47 AM

Don't turn the computer on until the build is completed (unless you're doing a bench test), and DON'T touch any of the computer's internal parts while it's on, unless you'd like to be electrocuted (perhaps fatally).

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gavinw12 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9 OS: xp sp3	static when building?? hi i've been looking on the internet about avoiding static build up when building a pc but none of it is very clear can some please tell me in simple terms what is nessecary please.

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Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,673 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: static when building?? Don't do the build in high static areas. Use a non-conductive surface (Mobo box works well) for the on the bench test. When assembling in the case, touch a bare metal area of the case before installing each part. I have a rubber mat in my shop to stand on and I use a wooden table. You can also use a anti-static strap. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently. Last edited by Tyree; 11-01-2009 at 10:36 AM.

11-02-2009, 11:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
gavinw12 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9 OS: xp sp3	Re: static when building?? is the anti static strap woth getting? i will be doing in on laminate flooring, is that ok? when u say touch the case do i need it turned on or not or just plugged in?

11-02-2009, 12:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,673 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: static when building?? Doing the work on a laminate floor is good. I mean touch the case with one hand before installing each piece in the case. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

11-03-2009, 09:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
gavinw12 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9 OS: xp sp3	Re: static when building?? so it doesnt need turning on then?

11-03-2009, 10:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,673 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: static when building?? Nothing should be "turned on" until the build is done. And, as done by all good builders, do a bench test prior to assembly in the case. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

11-03-2009, 10:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,828 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: static when building?? Don't turn the computer on until the build is completed (unless you're doing a bench test), and DON'T touch any of the computer's internal parts while it's on, unless you'd like to be electrocuted (perhaps fatally). __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.