How To Discharge A Static Acrylic Window?

[Veltrix]

My Define R4 has the acrylic window and when I was cleaning it with my cloth I hear static going off and I was worried this might affect the components on the inside plus attract a lot of dust anyone now a good way of discharging it?

[LinusTech]

Other than attracting dust there's no problem with your window being static-y.

 

With that said I share your annoyance with the issue, but the only solution I was able to come up with was replacing it with glass. I found a place locally that gave me a piece of glass for $7 including mounting it for me with uber adhesive.

[CouchSloth]

I wouldnt worry too much about the components inside the computer. As they are all plugged in and thus linked to the power supply, which would be grounded they should be ok. The crackle you are hearing is you actually discharging the window yourself. Try cleaning the panel with the side off the PC using a liquid cleaner such as Windex or similar. This should help prevent static build up. It is very dry conditions that help create static. Also you could ground yourself and use the back of your hand or arm (to prevent finger prints) to discharge the window before placing the side back of your PC. Yes static can attract dust but this will only cause the window clearness to diminish. Your PC fans are more likely to bring dust inside the case.

[Veltrix]

Other than attracting dust there's no problem with your window being static-y.

 

With that said I share your annoyance with the issue, but the only solution I was able to come up with was replacing it with glass. I found a place locally that gave me a piece of glass for $7 including mounting it for me with uber adhesive.

I wish I had that local place like you but I will try to find some in Calgary and thanks for the help! At least I know my components won't be in any danger :) 

[Veltrix]

I wouldnt worry too much about the components inside the computer. As they are all plugged in and thus linked to the power supply, which would be grounded they should be ok. The crackle you are hearing is you actually discharging the window yourself. Try cleaning the panel with the side off the PC using a liquid cleaner such as Windex or similar. This should help prevent static build up. It is very dry conditions that help create static. Also you could ground yourself and use the back of your hand or arm (to prevent finger prints) to discharge the window before placing the side back of your PC. Yes static can attract dust but this will only cause the window clearness to diminish. Your PC fans are more likely to bring dust inside the case.

That seems to be a good solution and I have some spare Windex lying around I will go try that. Well it is really dry in my room here in Calgary the air is relatively dry here since we are 3000ft above see level :) 

[Dieman566]

Other than attracting dust there's no problem with your window being static-y.

 

With that said I share your annoyance with the issue, but the only solution I was able to come up with was replacing it with glass. I found a place locally that gave me a piece of glass for $7 including mounting it for me with uber adhesive.

 

How did you use or cover up the screw holes on the tj07 side panel? 

[Pyr0monk3y]

Other than attracting dust there's no problem with your window being static-y.

 

With that said I share your annoyance with the issue, but the only solution I was able to come up with was replacing it with glass. I found a place locally that gave me a piece of glass for $7 including mounting it for me with uber adhesive.

Is side pannel flex a legitimate worry?  The R4 is pretty sturdy but some cases will flex if you look at them cross-eyed.

[muttBunch]

Digging into the graveyard post. But finally after watching a lot of reviews, I opted to replace my old NZXT LexaS with the S340. 

 

Found out by mistake as a quick test, I used a dryer sheet and that worked like a charm. Just laid it on a few various spots flat as can be without wiping so it wouldn't scratch the lexan