ESD Prevention Measures

[gjn2drum4Him]

He wasn't grounded when he pulled the card out of the anti-static bag.

[thomash131]

Thankyou, this was very useful.

[brocky]

very helpful. thank you

[italiantank13]

is the surge protector turned on or off?

[omgnette]

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[omgnette]

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[omgnette]

faggots

[MrRockypanda]

ive been raped

[MisterScubaDiver]

I have a few questions:

1) All the wrist straps I can find on newegg use alligator clips, how should I ground myself?

2) Is it even more effective to use both a mat and a strap?

3) Is it actually safe to plug yourself into an outlet?

4) If I can't use an outlet would it be effective to attach the strap to the case?

Thank you!

[blowupuate13]

@AxEHeaD80085 radio shack... Go to their website and type in "anti static" in the product search bar.

[AxEHeaD80085]

Where the hell can I buy one of these?

[PinguXDPudding]

Is it really safe to plug that grounding cable to the grounded outlet and attack the strap to yourself? >< Sounds scary

[PinguXDPudding]

@PinguXDPudding I mean attach*

[iamonfire888]

so for the 2nd esd prevention way (in this video) , you open up the computer with the power plugged in and the power switch on the off position right?

[IAmMediocreAtBest]

@iamonfire888 haha yup stab the PSU to ensure it is working. then punch the motherboard because it is arrogant

[kurogane2x]

any questions..... if I dont wear any on my feet and touch the chasis and the back... is it okay??

[unholywow87]

LOLZ

[dartplayer170]

Really, the earth ground is not required for working on a computer. The advantage of earth ground is the large sink capability. As long as you are at the same potential as the computer then there can be no static discharge. ESD is low current source and the computer chasis is plenty sufficient of a sink for ESD. So, the mat and wrist strap is sufficient to prevent is ESD because you, the computer and the mat will all be at the same potential.

[mytube1968]

Great video. One thing I would add. If you are making house calls, before plugging your static mat into an outlet, I'd recommend using an outlet tester to make sure you don't have a hot ground. Lord only knows what people try and do in their own homes :)

[HeadHumper101]

Great video, I had a question about your ASD mat. Where did you get it?

[naxps]

This will come of as stupid but could one, in theory, plug the esd wrist-strap right into the ground of a wall plug? or is the surge protector a must? also did you have the surge protector turned on?

[18phenom]

hey,thanks man..this was really healpful!!!

[SPADESSSSSSZ]

Can you still work the components inside the computer with the second method? There's power going to the Power Supply, but is it safe to open and work inside a computer?

[emax27]

I wouldn't recommend the 2nd method! While the PSU is turned off it doesn't matter that it's grounded, there still flows current through its null to grounding points and thus to the case. You can feel that by rubbing while barely touching an interior edge of your case with a wrist or the dorsal skin of the arm. This was my experience using cheapo to brand PSU's... and all of them behaved the same way.

So just unplug that power cable, touch the case first, then you can work.

[novoare]

ESD also causes explosions. lol.

[number098]

What if the cord for the grounding mat has an eyelet (loop hole) instead of a plug (banana plug) ? How would I connect that?

[number098]

Is the surge protector on when you plug the anti static mat cord to the ground hole in the surge protector?

Thanks for the excellent video btw.

[jsoroushi]

It is very helpful. Thank you!

[Testingpointer1]

hey,.....

about your last part, in the way that you dont have a psu with switch and anti static tools,

is it required to put your feet in the ground like tiles and cements while holding the psu?

or its fine with shoes or slippers?

[TRossi1300]

This video is awesome. There isn't a lot of information about how to use anti static mats out there, so this was really helpful

[vox2007]

I have a dell 8200, I was told by dell to touch the back of the computer case to ground yourself. Which you did mention that so... :)

[Agent47Hit]

can u list me the equiments please, thank you very good video

[frostycold111]

does this work if i have a rubber mat?

[TechSkillsVideos]

Not if it is not an anti-static mat.

[TheVilla4eva]

i think anti static wrist band is best

[parkilets]

hey, very helpful, but can i plug the grounding cable to the outlet directly, right? (the lower hole) thanks!

[TechSkillsVideos]

Yes. The wrist strap or grounding mat plug gets plugged into the ground connector on the three pronged outlet.

[parkilets]

Thanks for the response, but i have one that does not really fit into the outlet... and it falls out all the time. is that normla? thanks!

[hector424]

can I just use the wrist strap? how do I connect the wristap without the mat?

[dartplayer170]

@hector424 the mat is important. It ensures the computer is at the same potential as you because the mat dissipates static charge. With just a wrist strap you can be grunded but if the computer is at a different potential then you can discharge current to the sensitive components. Really the mat is more important than the grounded outlet. If you do not have a mat then you could attach your wrist strap to the computer chasis to ensure you are at the same potential.

[hsommerf]

Use caution when employing the "touch ground" method. As soon as you break contact with the grounded chasis you can build up a triboelectric generated static charge through simple movements. A wrist strap is a more relible and effective grounding method and also offers protection from electric shock via it's current limiting resistance. Working around a plugged in power supply is hazardous.

[msx80]

very informative, thanks

[superkeatonsoul]

Thanks, this was helpful for doing my homework today.

[LovelieStufz]

This may be a stupid question but could i also use rubber/latex gloves?

[Dominionlord]

Thanks dude i just bought some components and an ESD, you totally saved the day! hurray

[NikeySunfire]

yeah i love you tube because of this videos

[bracket4]

great, thx very helpful.