Soon I plan to install a new video card in my computer. The last time I even opened my computer was when I installed more RAM. Given that I did install the RAM, I had gained some experience about the grounding issue. However, I need a brain refresher and I have a few questions.
1. I read that you need to touch your case before touching the chips to ground yourself. Last time, I touched it a lot, before a touched ANYTHING. However, can I simply hold on to it the entire time and then be totally static free for sure? Or do I need to touch and let go for it to work?
2. Last time I think I recall unplugging the computer and then pressing the power button one last time to rid it of any spare electricity. Is this necessary?
3. Carpet.... Last time I did work on carpet, but as I said, I constantly grounded myself. But today I read a guide saying that you should not work on carpet due to the static electricity that it can produce. It would be very inconvenient for me to find a location that is not carpet and cart this thing there, do you think I can wing it again? Thanks!
1. I read that you need to touch your case before touching the chips to ground yourself. Last time, I touched it a lot, before a touched ANYTHING. However, can I simply hold on to it the entire time and then be totally static free for sure? Or do I need to touch and let go for it to work?
2. Last time I think I recall unplugging the computer and then pressing the power button one last time to rid it of any spare electricity. Is this necessary?
3. Carpet.... Last time I did work on carpet, but as I said, I constantly grounded myself. But today I read a guide saying that you should not work on carpet due to the static electricity that it can produce. It would be very inconvenient for me to find a location that is not carpet and cart this thing there, do you think I can wing it again? Thanks!