ZePhyR Posted March 7, 2002 Share Posted March 7, 2002 Hello, I just got my GF3 Ti200 that I ordered about a week ago. Now, in the manual, it suggest using a wrist strap to de-static-ize yourself or whatever. Anyway, I don't feel like getting the wrist strap, so is there another way to properly ground myself? Can I just use rubber gloves to get the job done? I want to install this tonight, so please help me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormHammer Posted March 7, 2002 Share Posted March 7, 2002 I usually just switch off the PC, but leave it plugged in, and touch any metal part of the case. Don't go ramming your fingers into the PSU unless you're tired of life. Failing that, find any other metal object that goes into the ground...sometimes a radiator will do the trick. Just handle the card carefully and try not to touch any of the components. I usually just handle cards around the edges, where there's no circuitry or anything. Push the card firmly (but not too hard) into place, make sure it's secured (with a screw or those thumb-lock things), and voila, one installed card. I wouldn't advise using rubber gloves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-- Posted March 7, 2002 Share Posted March 7, 2002 Don't use rubber gloves! I built my computer without any wrist strap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acdcfanbill Posted March 7, 2002 Share Posted March 7, 2002 heh, me and the roomate have built four in the last few months, and havent used a wrist strap, just make sure your grounded, and your good to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOneCanoli Posted March 8, 2002 Share Posted March 8, 2002 Meh, wrist strap. Waste of money. Just touch a metallic part of the back of the computer when it's plugged in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanke4252 Posted March 8, 2002 Share Posted March 8, 2002 I just unplug my whole thing and touch all the metal parts I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen Posted March 8, 2002 Share Posted March 8, 2002 Originally posted by Chanke4252 I just unplug my whole thing and touch all the metal parts I can. Agreed, make sure you DO UNPLUG your computer because there is still power flowing from the PSU to your motherboard and to the other components. Now, I've been fortunate enough to never have blown or lost a component (knock on wood) and I build computers for people. It's not really that you'll be injured from not unplugging your computer but your components may be and they can be. I know of a couple of people who did not unplug their computers while attempting to upgrade and they did everything right save unplugging the computer and one of them fried the whole thing, the other blew their vid card out. I used to do it both ways, plugged and unplugged and I've been lucking but it can happen. It's probably best to wear a strap but I never do. I just make sure that I touch (an exposed metal part of) my case and try to not to work on your computer in a hostile environment...i.e. shag rug.... balloons hanging off you...magnets laying around beside you...seriously...try to keep your computer and equipment isolated from other items in the house. You should be fine with it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZePhyR Posted March 8, 2002 Author Share Posted March 8, 2002 I did in fact unplug the comp, and it was a success for anyone who cares. You can close this thread now. :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormHammer Posted March 8, 2002 Share Posted March 8, 2002 Good job. Thread closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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