cookstar

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Just reading some instructions on how to replace some memory and it tells me to "ground yourself"

How am I supposed to do this?

_Meridian_

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Don't bother - unless you plan to connect yourself to a Van deGraff generator there's no way that you could generate enough static to damage a RAM module.


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bob269

You have to stay in for a week

PeteBrant

What about anything else he might touch in the case? They dont put RAM modules up on stilts .


Leave your PC plugged in but not turned on - THis will ground the case through the mains.

If you have an anti static wrist strap, then put this on and then connect it to the case.

If not, then touch the case (assuming its metal) with your hand before you start touching anything to discharge any potential you have.

If the case is plastic, the connect yourself up to - or touch something like a radiator.

ChefDude

...and don't wear rubber soled shoes or scuff around on your carpets beforehand lol

pimmo2000

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Its a risk you take lol

I built my New pc without any protection just touched the case every so often.

Your really not going to damage anything unless your charge yourself up as stated !

cookstar

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thanks guys

_Meridian_

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While individual ICs are slightly vulnerable to static, once assembled on PBCs - like RAM is - it is all but static proof. You'd actually have to set out to wreck a RAM module to stand any chance.


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