glove vs glove

SilverStealth89 · 11-14-2005, 02:02 AM

When i build my comp will a latex surgical glove do the same thing as a anti static glove?

**CingularDuality** · 11-15-2005, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverStealth89

When i build my comp will a latex surgical glove do the same thing as a anti static glove?

No, in fact latex creates static electricity.

When I build my computers, I simply make sure that I ground myself every now and then. To do this, I leave my computer plugged in with the PSU turned off. This ensures that the case is an earth ground but that no power is coming out of the PSU. Touch bare metal on the case every now and then to get rid of any static buildup that might occur.

If it's a dry day (touching doorknobs is painful), then you might want to take extra precautions, but normally, I wouldn't bother. Take care not to touch the leads or pins on any electronic componants and there shouldn't be a problem...

That said, ESD is nasty and you'll never know if you've killed something until you try to turn it on...

Spyder · 11-15-2005, 03:25 PM

Keep a free hand touching the PSU whenever possible and you shouldn't have a problem. Just try to keep your contact with the components restricted to the edges as you install them for best effect.

Wintermute · 11-17-2005, 11:21 AM

Anti-static wristbands are pretty cheap. One end goes round your wrist, the other crocodile clips to the case/psu. Personally I don't bother but I have used them several times in labs and workshops.

**CingularDuality** · 11-17-2005, 02:43 PM

Keep in mind that touching the case (or clipping an ESD wristband to the case) does nothing if you don't have a connection to ground. Make sure you leave your PSU plugged in, providing the earth ground to your PSU and your case!

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Spyder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MN (Middle of Nowhere, MN) Age: 25 Posts: 1,049	Re: glove vs glove Keep a free hand touching the PSU whenever possible and you shouldn't have a problem. Just try to keep your contact with the components restricted to the edges as you install them for best effect. __________________ a.k.a. NinjaPirateAssassin Celibacy is not Hereditary. Everybody should believe in something - I believe I'll have another drink. Happiness is like wetting your pants, everyone can see it but only you can feel the warmth. Flying is easy, Just throw yourself at the ground and miss!

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Wintermute Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Age: 24 Posts: 1,166	Re: glove vs glove Anti-static wristbands are pretty cheap. One end goes round your wrist, the other crocodile clips to the case/psu. Personally I don't bother but I have used them several times in labs and workshops. __________________ Wintermute Play EVE online. It's like being an accounting addict in space. www.MakePovertyHistory.com

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CingularDuality Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth area of Texas, USA Age: 33 Posts: 17,073	Re: glove vs glove Keep in mind that touching the case (or clipping an ESD wristband to the case) does nothing if you don't have a connection to ground. Make sure you leave your PSU plugged in, providing the earth ground to your PSU and your case! __________________ Become a supporting member! -- Shop at the Tactical Market! Take the world's smallest political quiz! "I was touched by His Noodly Appendage." TacticalGamer TX LAN/BBQ Veteran:

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