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legolord464
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I took a wireless card and a stick of ram out of a laptop that I no longer use because I didn't want to throw them out, they are nice to have around. But, is it safe to store them both in the same non-static bag or should I store them seperatly?

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its fine just leaving them in a drawer

Thats that. If you need to get in touch chances are you can find someone that knows me that can get in touch.

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@legolord464

It's fine to leave them in a drawer. Static shouldn't be an issue for storage. Graphics cards come in an anti-static bag because it is being transported and static from bubble wrap can build up. Being static should not cause this.

 

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Put it anywhere you like, just be aware that anti static bags are anti static on the inside but on the outside they are very static so don't PC parts on-top of it

 

I heard this I think from Austin Evans pc build or LTTs old one.

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I have a wifi card sitting on my wooden shelf. It's fine there until I need it again. I wouldn't recommend storing them where they could come into contact with a large metal object like a desk or shelf as they could get shock from those items.

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Ive stored them as built unused systems.

 

For extras I always keep them in anti static bags. (tip hoard all the anti static bags you get!)

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I keep unused components on my shelf, or usually in the box they came in, im a bit obsessive when it comes to throwing out computer boxes.

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Put it anywhere you like, just be aware that anti static bags are anti static on the inside but on the outside they are very static so don't PC parts on-top of it

I heard this I think from Austin Evans pc build or LTTs old one.

So many people say this, ITS NOT TRUE!!!!

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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So many people say this, ITS NOT TRUE!!!!

 

Sorry!  Tell Austin Evans that   :P  (he says it in most of his builds) 

 

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