It is best to have it plugged up and unplug the power connector off the motherboard.
Computer repair anti static mat.
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Whether you re building your own computer installing new ram or upgrading your pc s components you ll be opening it up and touching sensitive electronics components while doing this you should be careful of static electricity which can harm your computer.
This condition can cause a short in your components from a rapid discharge of electrostatic energy.
Work on an esd mat.
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Rubber is more expensive and not necessary for this purpose.
Buy an esd mat rated for conductive or dissipative then place the computer parts on the esd mat and touch the mat as you work.
All anti static mats aka esd mats have one purpose to dissipate the static charge that can and usually does build up on the human body during a typical day in a controlled manner.
Make sure you have one hand or your forearm touching some metal part of the case while working.
Go with a vinyl esd mat for computer repair.
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This high quality anti static mat is constructed from the highest quality static dissipative material to ensure safe operation of your equipment.
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Really creative name for the mat huh.
You do not need an anti static mat or wrist strap.
You don t have to be completely paranoid about static electricity and there s no need to go overboard and buy an antistatic mat.
I am a field tech and have never carried around a mat or strap.
The anti static mat meets ibm and us military static control standards and.
Just take the other necessary precautions.