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static shock vs computer components

DearGreatLeader
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Depends on the power of the shock.

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Generally computer components as static shock is not that large and components are meant to handle electricity. However if you go rubbing your head against a balloon while sliding your feet on carpet, that might be a different story.

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Generally computer components as static shock is not that large and components are meant to handle electricity. However if you go rubbing your head against a balloon while sliding your feet on carpet, that might be a different story.

 

Yep, you may fry a trace or chip on the part but it really needs to be a sharp one.

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a blanket

Usually components like motherboards have ESD protection on USB ports but it would most likely damage it if you shocked your components by rubbing yourself in a blanket and touching the board itself.

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True, really you are more likey to damage the component during the physical installation of the parts than by static shock.

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Idk but a anti static bracelet is like 4 dollars and its better to just get one then risk an expensive part for a stupid static shock.

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