how do you ground yourself?

[Iku]

Before assembling your computer parts, how do you ground yourself?

People suggests that i should buy an anti static wrist trap, but someone suggests i just need to touch the power supply or the computer case.

So how do you ground yourself before working/upgrading your computer party?

[Skjie]

really, I do it on a flat clean surface not on carpet with bare arms and just touch the case. In front of clients I use a antistatic bracelet.

[Kohan]

Just keep the computer plugged in, turn the power supply off by its switch, and keep one hand in contact with a bare metal part of the case (with no paint or anything on it). As long as your outlet is grounded (and it damn well should be), you will be fine.

[Epical]

Get off carpet (and remove socks), anti-static wrist strap, touch the PSU before touching anything important.

Not all of that is necessary, but I am overly cautious I guess.

[The_OG_Nelta]

i never did any of that, built my computer on carpet, using a magnetic screwdriver. I've built so many, i really don't care anymore haha.

[Epical]

I used a magnetic screwdriver for those hard-to-reach mobo screws. =P Being able to attach the screw to the driver before putting your hand in the case is invaluable!

[Kohan]

i never did any of that, built my computer on carpet, using a magnetic screwdriver. I've built so many, i really don't care anymore haha.

Yeah, I'm the same way. I've had my computer on everything from a bed to a sofa. I'm not recommending that, of course. However, I must advise people to not be too overly worried about working on one. As long as you obey the bare minimum precautions (power supply turned off, PC grounded), you will be fine. The rest is extra security for you and your components.

[jmc]

Yeah, I'm the same way. I've had my computer on everything from a bed to a sofa. I'm not recommending that, of course. However, I must advise people to not be too overly worried about working on one. As long as you obey the bare minimum precautions (power supply turned off, PC grounded), you will be fine. The rest is extra security for you and your components.

ya, I do all my work on a bed or carpet.......

Too many PC repairs/builds to count...and I've only had one fried hard drive (but that hard drive was on its way out to begin with, really cant say if any static fried the drive)

[testdummy]

All the PC's i've ever built were on carpet/bed with not static guards, i just touch a PC case if i'm concerned at all :3

[Boyiee]

Built my last on carpet, if it could have been easily fried it would have been. I touched all the wrong places and shuffled around alot lol. Touch the PSU and the case and keep in contact you should be fine.