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    Electrostatic discharge with the case closed?

    Most discussions of electrostatic discharge are about opening a case and handling internal components. But what about when a computer is just sitting there with the case closed? Are there are any common hazards? I'm wondering about possible precautions during handling, transporting, storing, and...
  2. Magic Spear

    Curious about the quality of my new ESD earth bonding point plug

    I recently acquired an ESD mat to place on my worktable. As the mat itself has a 10mm stud built into it for connecting it to a ground, it came packaged with a bonding point plug. Said plug is rated for 10⁶Ω and has two 10mm studs and one banana plug. I've taken and attached a photo of the...
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    Grounded Wrist Anti-static Bracelet vs Non-Grounded?

    Hello, I saw grounded wrist anti-static bracelet and non-grounded one. The latter is more convenient because there is no need to look for ground and you are not space-restricted. I wonder if non-grounded bracelet works equally well as grounded bracelet. Thanks.
  4. Zarathustra[H]

    (WTF Amazon?) Would you use these or return them?

    So I ordered a few Mikrotik SFP+ to gigabit copper modules. This is how they arrived: ...just rattling around inside of a cardboard box without any secondary packaging or ESD protection. What's worse, this wasn't some fly by night marketplace seller. They were sold by a third party...
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    ESD damage during normal usage

    Is it possible that a notebook computer can receive ESD damage from normal usage? For example, maybe both the computer and the bag or sleeve into which it slides in and out are electrically charged. Imagine that the case is never opened for upgrades or maintenance.
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    Question about ESD protection: how to maximze

    How can one set up a workspace to eliminate electrostatic discharge when handling computer parts? I live with carpeting only and I own only a basic wrist strap. What gear should I obtain? I don't want to take any risks. I was thinking I should take my computer to a place like a public library...
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    ESD damaged system

    Hey Right long story (VERY) short. Bought a part. Plug it in blue screen. Replaced part still blue screens. I believe that I have had my 1st ESD in my live. I believe that all of my pc parts were affected in a very LOW way. They function at 98+% but still crashes a lot in my field of work. I...
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