Plexiglass side panel holds ESD?

[DeagleMaster]

I got some smuges on on my side panel so I used some dry toilet paper to get them off. After this i noticed that I could kinda stick the toiket paper to the panel. I also saw that an unormal amout of dust started to get stuck to it. This make me think its ESD. Should this worry me?

[Docretier]

Just as long as it doesn’t come in contact with any components, it should be fine. 

[WkdPaul]

Static electricity isn't good for electronics, though this is only the side panel so it shouldn't be too bad. If you don't want to take any chances, go get a product called "static guard", this is to remove static from clothes but will work on your side panel.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Static-Guard-Fresh-Scent-Spray/dp/B00SXBT3MO/

[Senzelian]

Basically all acrylic side panels have static electricity. Nothing to worry about.

[DeagleMaster]

Just now, wkdpaul said:

Static electricity isn't good for electronics, though this is only the side panel so it shouldn't be too bad. If you don't want to take any chances, go get a product called "static guard", this is to remove static from clothes but will work on your side panel.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Static-Guard-Fresh-Scent-Spray/dp/B00SXBT3MO/

This is where the esd is. Would this be a bigger issue if my pc wasn't grounded?

[DeagleMaster]

1 minute ago, Pangea2017 said:

You will screw the panel to the metal frame. This mean it is grounded.

But what if I use my pc in an ungrounded outlet. Would this be a bigger issue than?

[WkdPaul]

It shouldn't be an issue as most modern electrical installations are all grounded. But if it's not and you happen to touch both the side panel AND your front or back I/O, then it's totally possible that you could fry something.

Edited April 17, 2018 by wkdpaul

[DeagleMaster]

2 minutes ago, wkdpaul said:

It shouldn't be an issue as most modern electrical installations are all grounded. But if it's not and you happen to touch the side panel and your front or back I/O, it's totally possible that you could fry something.

So if im using an ungrounded utlet I should just dont touch bouth things at the same time?

 

[DeagleMaster]

22 minutes ago, Pangea2017 said:

It is not ideal to use a socket (2pin) without protective conductor for safety reasons. If the house is build in the last couple of decades it have a earth wire in every socket which goes to the basement and from there to a large pice of metal in the ground.

If it is not grounded it is also not a problem as your components are not touching the case and static have a larger surface which also helps. Also PC parts are not as ESD sensitive as you might think they are.

Just wierd that it hasn't gone away in arouns 40min.

[DeagleMaster]

32 minutes ago, Pangea2017 said:

Extrem dry air?

No. I sont think so. There is a lot of fog outside and my house has normal isolation. 

Edit: It went away now. It happend after i unplugged and plugged back in the pc. Not sure if this is just a coincident since I tried doing it before and nothing changed.