anti static wristband help

marioman63 · 09-14-2012, 01:59 PM

so im about to start building my computer, and i cannot remember the best place to connect the alligator clip on the anti static wristband. i did some searching and everyone says to connect it to ur case. problem is, since im assembling the comp for the first time, im gonna want the case free for when im ready to insert the parts. i dont want to accidentally pull my case down when i get up for something because i forgot my wristband was tied to it. is there another place that is suitable? i am in the basement of my house, and the room is carpeted. the table im on has metal legs, but rubber feet and the top of the table is covered in like a laminate counter top type stuff. dont really know how to describe it. also i have an anti static mat and also wondering where i plug that into. thanks in advance.

rotNdude · 09-14-2012, 02:02 PM

The case is where it should be connected to. You are trying to maintain zero potential between you and the case.

marioman63 · 09-14-2012, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotNdude

The case is where it should be connected to. You are trying to maintain zero potential between you and the case.

alright if thats the best place ill use it then. is it ok if the case is on the floor? as i said the floor is carpeted so im not sure. there isnt enough room on the table for the case so it would have to sit there until im ready. is that where i can also connect the anti static mat?

rotNdude · 09-14-2012, 02:15 PM

Yeah, the case is where you want to connect both the wrist strap and mat. It doesn't matter what surface it's on. It seems to me that you are being very careful and that's a good thing, but sometimes we can go overboard. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

marioman63 · 09-14-2012, 02:16 PM

the case is also coloured on the inside. unsure if it is painted or not. this is the case: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...=storm%20scout maybe someone knows off hand if that case is all metal or if theres paint?

marioman63 · 09-14-2012, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotNdude

Yeah, the case is where you want to connect both the wrist strap and mat. It doesn't matter what surface it's on. It seems to me that you are being very careful and that's a good thing, but sometimes we can go overboard. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

yeah this was my first huge purchase so i dont wanna screw up. but ill take ur advice. thanks for the help.

edit one last question: does it matter which side i put the parts on on the anti static mat? im assuming no but im unsure

THE Nakedgun · 09-14-2012, 04:15 PM

Better safe than sorry.

I made a rudemntary device to earth/ground myself to the electrical system in my house and kept the PSU plugged in but switched off (there are no switches in ground wires)

http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/c...y/HPIM0755.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/c...y/HPIM0753.jpg

Should have the same effect right?

Bad_Motha · 09-14-2012, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE Nakedgun

Better safe than sorry.

I made a rudemntary device to earth/ground myself to the electrical system in my house and kept the PSU plugged in but switched off (there are no switches in ground wires)

http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/c...y/HPIM0755.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/c...y/HPIM0753.jpg

Should have the same effect right?

Yes, that'll work too. You can't a better ground then that. Good job!

laars · 09-14-2012, 07:17 PM

Don't ever do that, unless you are in the mood of getting a freak electrical shock.

Also, a real wrist strap is equipped with a resistor to protect you

darkradeon · 09-14-2012, 08:20 PM

useless

ffejrxx · 09-14-2012, 08:23 PM

most pc components are fairly static resistant
touching the case before and after handling the components is good enough

wildleg · 09-15-2012, 04:18 AM

The company i work for who sells anti-static wristbands doesn't even require the usage when I've got a PC build to do.

50+ pcs in and not 1 dead system due to static.

Overboard to the max in this thread.

fincher234 · 09-15-2012, 09:02 AM

I agree that I don't think one needs to worry so much about this. I would only show this level of concern if you are in an environment where you are frequently getting static shocks walking around, touching door handles etc. Most home environments aren't that dry except perhaps in the dead of winter with electric heat.

Touch the metal case with your hand before you grab something or remove it from the anti-static bag and don't shuffle your feet around on the carpet while you are working. If you walk somewhere and come back to the job then touch the metal on the case again.

MostlyMittenz · 09-15-2012, 09:24 AM

Never used them, never needed them.

However, it could come in handy during the winter when I scootch my cloth-coat covered butt off the driver seat while grabbing the door frame!

KnownUnknown · 09-15-2012, 10:16 AM

As long as you're not working on the PC while it's sitting on a carpeted floor, there's no need for a wristband. A wristband is just secondary protection, specifically under normal work conditions.

09-14-2012, 01:59 PM	#1
marioman63 Join Date: May 2012 Reputation: 1 Posts: 205	anti static wristband help so im about to start building my computer, and i cannot remember the best place to connect the alligator clip on the anti static wristband. i did some searching and everyone says to connect it to ur case. problem is, since im assembling the comp for the first time, im gonna want the case free for when im ready to insert the parts. i dont want to accidentally pull my case down when i get up for something because i forgot my wristband was tied to it. is there another place that is suitable? i am in the basement of my house, and the room is carpeted. the table im on has metal legs, but rubber feet and the top of the table is covered in like a laminate counter top type stuff. dont really know how to describe it. also i have an anti static mat and also wondering where i plug that into. thanks in advance.

09-14-2012, 02:02 PM	#2
rotNdude Volunteer Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Reputation: 9180 Posts: 45,471	The case is where it should be connected to. You are trying to maintain zero potential between you and the case. __________________ Support Articles \| Support Account \| Forum Rules

09-14-2012, 02:15 PM	#4
rotNdude Volunteer Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Reputation: 9180 Posts: 45,471	Yeah, the case is where you want to connect both the wrist strap and mat. It doesn't matter what surface it's on. It seems to me that you are being very careful and that's a good thing, but sometimes we can go overboard. I wouldn't worry too much about it. __________________ Support Articles \| Support Account \| Forum Rules

09-14-2012, 04:15 PM	#7
THE Nakedgun Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Reputation: 597 Posts: 4,146	Better safe than sorry. I made a rudemntary device to earth/ground myself to the electrical system in my house and kept the PSU plugged in but switched off (there are no switches in ground wires) http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/c...y/HPIM0755.jpg http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/c...y/HPIM0753.jpg Should have the same effect right? Last edited by THE Nakedgun: 09-14-2012 at 04:23 PM.

09-14-2012, 07:17 PM	#9
laars Join Date: Jun 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 69	Don't ever do that, unless you are in the mood of getting a freak electrical shock. Also, a real wrist strap is equipped with a resistor to protect you Last edited by rotNdude: 09-15-2012 at 10:41 AM. Reason: use the edit feature

09-14-2012, 02:16 PM	#5
marioman63 Join Date: May 2012 Reputation: 1 Posts: 205	the case is also coloured on the inside. unsure if it is painted or not. this is the case: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...=storm%20scout maybe someone knows off hand if that case is all metal or if theres paint?

09-14-2012, 08:20 PM	#10
darkradeon Join Date: Nov 2007 Reputation: 269 Posts: 375	useless

09-14-2012, 08:23 PM	#11
ffejrxx Join Date: Jul 2010 Reputation: 816 Posts: 1,991	most pc components are fairly static resistant touching the case before and after handling the components is good enough

09-15-2012, 04:18 AM	#12
wildleg Join Date: Feb 2010 Reputation: 27 Posts: 131	The company i work for who sells anti-static wristbands doesn't even require the usage when I've got a PC build to do. 50+ pcs in and not 1 dead system due to static. Overboard to the max in this thread.

09-15-2012, 09:02 AM	#13
fincher234 Join Date: Jun 2012 Reputation: 1024 Posts: 1,931	I agree that I don't think one needs to worry so much about this. I would only show this level of concern if you are in an environment where you are frequently getting static shocks walking around, touching door handles etc. Most home environments aren't that dry except perhaps in the dead of winter with electric heat. Touch the metal case with your hand before you grab something or remove it from the anti-static bag and don't shuffle your feet around on the carpet while you are working. If you walk somewhere and come back to the job then touch the metal on the case again.

09-15-2012, 09:24 AM	#14
MostlyMittenz Join Date: Mar 2012 Reputation: 133 Posts: 131	Never used them, never needed them. However, it could come in handy during the winter when I scootch my cloth-coat covered butt off the driver seat while grabbing the door frame!

09-15-2012, 10:16 AM	#15
KnownUnknown Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Reputation: 204 Posts: 512	As long as you're not working on the PC while it's sitting on a carpeted floor, there's no need for a wristband. A wristband is just secondary protection, specifically under normal work conditions.

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