Many PC construction manuals advise the use of an anti-static wrist strap before you start assembling the PC. And an anti-static wrist strap is inexpensive and easy to use. But is it really necessary?

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I'm gonna start putting my new comp together, and was recommended to buy one of those wrist straps that I guess you attatch to a running computer so you ground yourself out and don't fry your parts.

A grounded wristband that is worn when working with electronic products in order to discharge static electricity. See antistatic device. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other ...

DVADER managed to succinctly summarize my stand on the subject:<BR><BR><BLOCKQUOTE class="ip_ubbcode_quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>A wrist strap is the ...

If you're going to start working on a computer without taking precautions against electrostatic discharge, plan on fixing more than what you planned to do. Anti-static mats are a great way to keep ...