I'm building my first pc and I've bought some anti static devices mainly for peace of mind. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do with the cords with the crocodile clips. Here are the items I bought http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=-173&criteria=static&doy=8m12 I'm not sure where to attch the 2 croc clips.
Any help would be greatly appreciated :) Cheers
2006-12-08 04:14:07 · 10 answers · asked by KFO 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Connect them to the sheep, but make sure you're wearing your wellies...............
2006-12-08 07:30:18 · answer #1 · answered by amyirmanmamansoaam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The crocodile clips are supposed to be attached to Earth, i.e., the chassis of the computer. I have been tinkering about with computers for years and never had any anti-static equipment. I think it's just basically a con. Some people, however, are more prone to storing up static charge in their bodies than others. As long as you don't go rubbing yourself all over an acrylic carpet for half an hour before repairing/building computers you can't go wrong. Most danger comes from touching parts that you shouldn't!
2006-12-08 04:21:23 · answer #2 · answered by Lee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just try to understand the logic of anti-static straps and mats so that the answer becomes obvious to you. The whole idea is to ground the body of equipment and the operator so that the electrostatic charges get grounded, without causing static-discharge. So the strap has to be attached to something which is properly grounded, like chassis of your PC. But if you habitually remove the power connector while working on PC, ground is removed as well, and so chassis will not be at ground potential. Similar goes for anti-static mats. It is you who needs to stand/sit on the mat while working on ESD equipment, so that you do not carry any static potential. The mat needs to be properly grounded, too. In professional workshops, they would have power earth conductors (those run along the wall, and are grounded 6-feet below the ground level, and are watered well) connected to their working table permanently, in which case they can connect their mats/straps to working table.
2016-05-23 06:42:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The alligator clips go onto a metal surface so that any static electricity on your body can be dissipated across the metal surface. Technicians commonly attach the alligator clips to the computer chassis. Just make sure you unplug the computer to reduce the possibility of electric shock.
2006-12-08 04:21:58 · answer #4 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theoretically the chassis is only earthed when the cable is plugged in (but NOT switched on), but even if it's not, it seems to dissipate any static charge quite well. I'd just clip 'em on there.
If I've been running around the office, I also grab hold of the cold water (metal) pipe before starting work, just to drain myself (aaah, that's better!)
2006-12-08 04:43:35 · answer #5 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Connect them to the metal frame of the case. Building your first PC is a real achievement, so dont let the fact that in 6 months time, the all singing all dancing system you have built now is slow and old compared to whats ont then! Good luck ;-)
2006-12-08 04:24:00 · answer #6 · answered by PhoenixRights 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attach them to the chassis of the computer. Especially if you are handling items like RAM. They are extremely sensitive to static.
2006-12-08 04:30:20 · answer #7 · answered by scabby james 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
connect to the metal part of the case
2006-12-08 04:17:44 · answer #8 · answered by zippo091 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are supposed to attach them to ground
2006-12-08 04:17:54 · answer #9 · answered by Mike 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
THAT BIT MUST BE EARTHED.
2006-12-08 04:20:13 · answer #10 · answered by yiannis the greek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋