I'm not sure if it's fake wood or real wood. Anyways, is it okay to put a DELL Dimension PC on this type of floor? I'm orderring an anti-static floor mat, but until then is it fine to use it on the floor without the mat?
I have an anti-static wrist band as well, which I'm using now.
2006-12-27 08:43:39 · 5 answers · asked by galactic129 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Laminate has no way to conduct static away like carpet so a charge can build up on it quite easy. That being said; the case on your computer is grounded to the power supply. Pull the cord out of the back of your computer. Do you see the three prongs there? One of those is the ground wire. The internal board is protected from outside static. You would only need to worry if you were messing around inside of it.
2006-12-30 16:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by mmpots.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't have a static problem, shoot, you don't even need an antistatic strap. As long as you remember to touch the case of the computer before you touch any innards, that'll get rid of any static and you'll be fine. You'll likely be fine even if you forget to touch the case. I don't recommend that at all, but if you do forget, don't freak out because you're probably alright, just don't make a habit of it.
2006-12-27 16:48:12 · answer #2 · answered by nathan l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ESD ( Electro-Static Disharge) devices need to be grounded in order to dissapate voltage potentials. Any friction surface can produce static electricity with the right humidity and conditions.
2006-12-27 16:56:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would you get static from a wooden floor? didn't you do science at school? there is nothing to generate static from! don't go buying expensive items when you don't need them!
2006-12-27 16:53:28 · answer #4 · answered by joxster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there shouldn't be any static from that type of floor.
2006-12-27 16:45:10 · answer #5 · answered by Haven17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋