It's a nice warm, dry day here, and I feel a lot of static on my body as I am opening the box to a client's monitor (feel it against the padding). As I know that static electricity is death to a motherboard and other components, how do I get rid of it on my body. Anyone know?
I do not have that wrist wrap that everyone suggests using. I usually just ground myself to the metal of the tower first, but somehow I don't feel that will be enough today.
Any clue?
tranka32
11-20-2002, 06:08 PM
you could make your own,,, strap and ground it to the case,( that is plugged into an outlet) not into the ground of the wall plug,,, not telling you to, just a thought,,, just think of the basic concept of what the strap does and fashion your own,, some low voltage wire should do the trick,,, if your not keen on that idea,,, don't walk on carpets,, in socks,,, work ontop of an anti static mat... rub dryer sheets all over your body... "well skip that one", ground yourself every chance you get... run a humidifier,,, go to the local store and buy some iron pills take about 2 of them,,, then drink quick silver lemonade,,, " skip that one too",,, but the anti static dryer sheets would probly help.... sorry if you don't find some of my suggestions amusing....
LABachlr
11-20-2002, 06:13 PM
Originally posted by tranka32
you could make your own,,, strap,,, not telling you to, just a thought,,, just think of the basic concept of what the strap does and fashion your own,, some low voltage wire should do the trick,,, if your not keen on that idea,,, don't walk on carpets,, in socks,,, work ontop of an anti static mat... rub dryer sheets all over your body... "well skip that one", ground yourself every chance you get... run a humidifier,,, go to the local store and buy some iron pills take about 2 of them,,, then drink quick silver lemonade,,, " skip that one too",,, but the anti static dryer sheets would probly help.... sorry if you don't find some of my suggestions amusing....
Thanx. And contrary to what you might think, I found them quite amusing. :cool:
Low voltage wire? Don't have any. How about household items? Coat hanger, maybe? Dryer sheets are a good idea...not going to go the whole nine yards, though.
omega31
11-20-2002, 06:38 PM
Try some anti-static spray, like this:
http://www.ultrastatinc.com/consumer_more_static_ultraspray.html
Grab another computer, and connect it to a power source. Make sure you are touching it when you are about to grab a static sensitive component. Nearly all the time, yes. Work on top of your desk / workstation to avoid touching carpet.
LABachlr
11-20-2002, 07:11 PM
Cool. Thanx. :cool:
leprechaun_40
11-20-2002, 07:24 PM
DO NOT MAKE YOUR OWN STRAP
This could be very dangerous and lead to injury or death. The commercially made straps have a 1 megaohm resistance and a diode built in so that if the outlet you are connecting to is faulty or happen to connect somehow with a live wire, YOU don't get fried. I Highly recommend against it. They are not that expensive to buy and it's cheaper than being BBQ at the hospital.
If you are having static trouble, touch the case and keep touching it, or move the system to be worked on to a place with less static, one with tile, wood or concrete floors.:eek:
LABachlr
11-20-2002, 07:47 PM
Originally posted by leprechaun_40
DO NOT MAKE YOUR OWN STRAP
This could be very dangerous and lead to injury or death. The commercially made straps have a 1 megaohm resistance and a diode built in so that if the outlet you are connecting to is faulty or happen to connect somehow with a live wire, YOU don't get fried. I Highly recommend against it. They are not that expensive to buy and it's cheaper than being BBQ at the hospital.
If you are having static trouble, touch the case and keep touching it, or move the system to be worked on to a place with less static, one with tile, wood or concrete floors.:eek:
Thanx for the heads up. Not much for BBQ's when I am the guest of honor. The static has seemed to have dissipated as night has arrived.
Thanx for all of the useful info, though. :cool:
leprechaun_40
11-21-2002, 12:03 AM
You are welcome, we want ya around for a bit ya know:D
Bigjakkstaffa
11-21-2002, 10:59 AM
The straps only cost about 3 quid - get one if you feel uneasy about static, DO NOT make your own as lepracaun said
To get around static you can also plug in your case at the wall and touch the metal chassis
Personally i dont worry bout static ne more and just dive into the box (occasionally when itr runnign too :eek: )
THAT is NOT reccomended at all (stabbed the mobo with a screwdriver one :eek: )
--Jakk:t
tranka32
11-21-2002, 12:14 PM
I edited my original post,,, reread and it did sound dangerous... this is what I meant,,, glad noone got killed!!!!
[ you could make your own,,, strap and ground it to the case,( that is plugged into an outlet) not into the ground of the wall plug,,, not telling you to, just a thought,,, just think of the basic concept of what the strap does and fashion your own,, some low voltage wire should do the trick,
$1500-P4 gamer
11-21-2002, 02:44 PM
This is what I did in the day before my A+ gave me a free static strap. I took some cheapy stereo wire. On one end stripped about 8" of it with a utility knife. Then striped about 2" on other end. Made a loop of the 8" end by twisting it. Stick this around your wrist. Just so it touches not tight where you loose circulation of course or it is uncomfortable. Then take the 2" end and unscrew a case screw slightly, wrap it around that and snug it down. Overall the wire was 2' long for mobility. Not one fried pc part from static that way. And you can unhook quick cause of the loop.;)
LABachlr
11-21-2002, 03:23 PM
Originally posted by $1500-P4 gamer
This is what I did in the day before my A+ gave me a free static strap. I took some cheapy stereo wire. On one end stripped about 8" of it with a utility knife. Then striped about 2" on other end. Made a loop of the 8" end by twisting it. Stick this around your wrist. Just so it touches not tight where you loose circulation of course or it is uncomfortable. Then take the 2" end and unscrew a case screw slightly, wrap it around that and snug it down. Overall the wire was 2' long for mobility. Not one fried pc part from static that way. And you can unhook quick cause of the loop.;)
Thanx for the tip. :cool:
badgern
11-22-2002, 05:37 AM
Read a good tip the other day, take a standard mains computer lead and just connect the earth wire to the wall socket at the plug end. Tape up the live and neutral and there is no chance of you getting a shock from incorrectly wired or faulty plugs/sockets. The computer is still connected to the mains earth, obviously you can only use this lead for messing around in the innards!
ukulele
11-22-2002, 12:04 PM
How do you get rid of static electricity?
Lick a cat. They suckup static like a sponge. :p
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