They say sweat, and oils from you fingers and hands can damage electronic components. Plus your body carries a natural eletro-static charge. Would latex or rubber gloves help protect against this?
2007-03-13 12:49:13 · 12 answers · asked by Treblacram 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
it's not necessary just be careful.
2007-03-13 12:53:26 · answer #1 · answered by nephilim 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Latex gloves will make the static problem worse. If you want to be really safe, the best way is to spend a few bucks for a wrist grounding strap.
2007-03-13 13:07:51 · answer #2 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,it would help with the sweat but not the static.You need to use an antistatic wrist band,an antistatic plug and cable.Connect the cable and plug together and plug into the mains or plug board (do not worry about electric shock as all you are doing is connecting to the earth point of the socket).Next put the band around you're wrist and adjust it to fit your wrist snugly.Connect the cable to you're wrist band and now you can handle you're board.If in doubt,ASK!
2007-03-13 13:18:21 · answer #3 · answered by shane c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is helpful... better safe than sorry. I did not wear gloves when I built mine. But I did drink 3 beers beforehand and broke some pins on the processor. But it still works fine.
2007-03-13 12:54:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just wash your hands well before handling. Main thing is static, ground yourself by touching the computer case.
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2007-03-13 12:53:32 · answer #5 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No, but you wouldn't contact any bloodborne pathogens or HIV from the board. You must use anti-static materials to ensure static safety with an electronic device.
2007-03-14 09:05:20 · answer #6 · answered by joshnya68 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
a ground strap is all you need
keep yourself grounded to the case
and the case grounded to the outlet by installing PSU and then having it plugged into an outlet, install the motherboard
unplug the PSU
plug in mobo header connectors
then install periphiral cards, memory, hard drives, ect..
then plug inm PSU
fire up
as long as your hand are dry and clean and you asselby on a dry non carpeted floor ( i do them on tile floors )
you'll be fine
2007-03-13 12:55:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not gonna do it with sweaty hands, are you?
Antistatic wristbands and latex gloves to be on the safe side.
2007-03-13 14:54:51 · answer #8 · answered by ♫ayayay♫ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u dont need all that kinky stuff for handling a motherboard. just remember to hold it around the edges and handle it with care. Cheers!
2007-03-13 14:47:47 · answer #9 · answered by Sean Lawlor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
and make sure your grounded
get a wrist strap and attach it to your case
they are kinda nice
2007-03-13 12:54:17 · answer #10 · answered by matenzi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would hope ur not breaking a sweat building a computer
2007-03-13 12:53:33 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋