Bluecow Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 O.k. I got my wriststrap (should have got aone years ago)Now as I understand it I leave the pc turned off but plugged in and the croc clip attatched to the PC.But can i attatch the croc clip to a radiator (OR OTHER EARTHED ITEM) If I'm ripping the power supply out????Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurrWalnut Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 Make sure it is switched off at the wall socket. I hope you're not "ripping out" the PSU, just undo the screws and ease it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellas Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 just attach the anti static strap to the case,thats all I did when I built my puter,oh and if poss stand on some wood instead of carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboy33 Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 The correct way to do it is1 turn the computer off2 unplug from the mains socket3 remove all Hardware(monitor etc etc) from there ports 4 put computer on a hard standing(preferably a table made of wood) surface.5 remove casing and then attach the crocodile clip to the metal case and ensute the other end is clipped to your wrist, if you want to walk away from the computer unclip the static wrist strap from the hand endTo ensure that you do not get a static shock ensure at least one foot is allways touching the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nellie2 Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 To ensure that you do not get a static shock ensure at least one foot is allways touching the ground :lol: :lol: and how, pray tell, do you do your computer maintenance with no feet making contact with solid earth!!!!!! :D Seriously though.........see points one and two??? Turn off the PC and unplug from the mains! You should never leave your PC plugged in whilst fiddling about inside.......regardless of what anyone says. After all, you wouldn't mend your toaster while it was still plugged in would you??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellas Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 thats where I've been going wrong,I've been suspended from the ceiling with ropes so my feet dont touch the ground,thanks madboy :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nellie2 Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 Aha...........so this is you then Ellas?? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellas Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 well if I'm fitting memory I always leave it plugged in with the power point swich off,its what crucial recommended I know its risky but its up to you to make sure you electric sockets are in good condition and wired properly and the switch is on off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellas Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 yeah thats me nel :D B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nellie2 Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 its up to you to make sure your electric sockets are in good condition and wired properlyExactly my point....... if your electric sockets are in good condition and wired properly then if you leave your PC plugged in but switched off then you don't need a wrist strap because your PC is earthed through the socket. But, seeing as I cannot examine your electrics then I cannot advise you to do it this way. Sooo always switch off the PC and unplug it from the mains. Use the wrist strap as previously advised :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboy33 Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 you can still cause a static shock even though your PC is earthed VIA the mainsyour body is a conductor and if you touch a component and you are not earthed then you are looking for troubleALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM THE MAINS AND PULL THE PLUG OUT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboy33 Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 P.S sorry for shouting :P :P :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellas Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 whatever,still sticking with my way,if I get fried so be it :ph34r:madboy your posting like andsome with them big letters :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark2 Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 Not biothered about you being fried ellas, think of the damage to the comp :D :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellas Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 dont worry mark2 thats what I worry about :P :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecow Posted August 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2003 Cheers for the advice.Bluecow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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