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Originally Posted by patrickp
To paraphrase the Furry Freak Brothers, cool computer gear will see you through times of no clothes better than clothes will see you through times of no cool computer gear... unless you have to go out... hmmmm...
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... and I've never had to use an online forum to find out how a pair of jeans works
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Originally Posted by patrickp
No, that's not quite what I mean, cookie. First, that clip should definitely be attached to the chassis you're working on; that will equalise any charges building up between you and it. Then the chassis needs to be earthed itself to dissipate any charges - you need to attach a wire to it and connect that to your radiator or (favourite) the earth pin of a 3 pin mains plug (and plug it in). Don't use a plug that you have anything else wired into, and make sure your electrical installation is Ok - not much point in running a decent PC on it, and you don't want to electrocute yourself!
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Ah, got it. I'd rather risk zapping the mobo than zapping me (you can't get a replacement me, at least not on Dabs
). I'll grab some wire & a couple of croc clips from Maplins.
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Originally Posted by patrickp
Heavy sedation tonight, I think! ;-D
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Yes, but that happens anyway