best way to transport ram

[JacobM5727]

my friend could be giving me some ram because he just got some new, and i would like to know the best way to bring it home safely without damaging it
its about 10 miles

[RandomGoon]

If he got the new RAM from a reputable store it should have come in an anti-static package. Just put the old RAM in there and you should be fine. Just don't slam them around http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

'Goon

[NDC]

I just wrap them in paper and NEVER have I in my life ruined memory modules while transporting them even from country to country! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/biggrin.gif

[JacobM5727]

thanks guys

[JacobM5727]

you can mix ram brands right? i pretty sure you can

[This message has been edited by JacobM5727 (edited 05-18-2001).]

[madfish]

I was told that just plain ol plastic zip-lock baggies are static proof, is this true?? I always save my old static bags to store my extra ram and cards in.. cheers

[JacobM5727]

if they are i would use one

[alondra]

wouldn't use plastic any thing, plastic can generate static. just paper is fine, good idea to ground yourself before picking up any thing. or touching anything inside,

[Kuasimodem]

I'm with Alondra on this one, don't use plain plastic bags, they do generate static.

I save all my old static-proof bags when I get parts, they don't take up much space in my file cabinet, and they save parts during transport.

Heck, I still have the bags that my motherboards came in.