Mikk36 wrote:
Dan_Fielding wrote:
Oh and get an anti static bracelet. Install the PSU and plug it into the wall but for the love of God DONT SWITCH IT ON. Clip the bracket to one of the screws that holds the PSU in the case and you should be grounded. Or just clip it to something that's grounded. Like Becky. That'll work
Have never worn a bracelet, have never killed a component.
Common sense of not wearing clothes that create a lot of static electricity and shorting yourself to grounding before toying around with components is a must.
Same here. I've built 10's of PC's over the years and have never worn an anti-static bracelet or killed a component. Not to say that it isn't a good idea if you have extra dosh to throw around.
I do always ground myself by touching something, um grounded, after having moved around and before picking up the bits though.
If you install the PSU first into the case, plug it in (but NOT switched on!!), then grabbing the case also grounds you well enough.
