Protection from Static during build or repair.

[zburns]

I am beginning my first build. Those of you with experience, what are your anti-static measures? In Rob's book, he uses a anti-static wrist strap grounded to the computer case. Is there anything else that should be done.

For example the room, I am doing this in, is covered with polyester or nylon carpet. zburns

[Jamie Nixx]

Don't build the computer on the carpet, don't moonwalk on the carpet before you build.

The wriststrap should suffice.

[The Wise Monkey]

It should be enough to make sure you touch an un-painted area of your case before you touch any components, but you can use the strap if you feel more comfortable with it.

[zburns]

Thanks for the quick replys. Starting sometime yet today!!

[Barrister73]

My apartment is pure carpet as well, but the build went just fine. Build on a table as much as possible. I kept my parts on cardboard covered by the anti-static bags some of the parts came in and never had a problem.

If you aren't going to use a strap (though, I suggest getting a cheap repair kit that includes one), then make sure you don't wear sweaters or anything else that can build up a charge.

MRR