[header] How to ground yourself to avoid destroying a computer with electrostatic discharge [title] Work on a hard surface. [step] Assemble or take apart computers on a clean, hard surface to minimize static buildup. A table, countertop, or a plank of wood will work fine.
[header] How to ground yourself to avoid destroying a computer with electrostatic discharge [title] Work on a hard surface. [step] Assemble or take apart computers on a clean, hard surface to minimize static buildup. A table, countertop, or a plank of wood will work fine.
An workbench or even a desk works well. [title] Peel the protective cover off immediately after dismantling. [title] Stand on a hard floor in bare feet. [step] Carpets and socks can give you a charge. Leave plenty of room for both computers and other components-you'll need five to ten inches (15 to 30 cm). Keep the cord turned off and locked at all times. [title] Put on headphones, protect your clothes from static, or wear relatively light-colored glasses. [step] Try not to blink or move around too much when working on computers with electromagnetic discharge.