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Anti-static mat

  • 17-08-2004 9:15am
    #1
    Thordon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 307 ✭✭


    3 weeks ago I got my order from Komplett and was having trouble with the mobo, so I RMAed it, I just got it back. While I was waiting for it I went out and bought an anti-static mat, wristaband and plug, was paranoid that I had done something to the mobo. The komplett guys could find no faults with it.

    My question is, is it ok to plug in a motherboard while its sitting on the mat? If its conductive wouldnt that short it? If not, what should I put it on to test it before I put it in the case?


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  • #2
    Winters
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,761 ✭✭✭✭Winters


    Ive had motherboards sitting on tables spinning away. Never used an anti-static at myself but as long as you take the usual precautions before doing anything you will usually be ok.

    If you want to try it out on a table beforehand in pieces or just throw it in and see if it works. It may have been other things besides the PSU though, dodgy PSU etc. that were making the motherboard not work. Try differant things out on differant boxes [if you can] to check.


  • #3
    Zakalwe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 284 ✭✭Zakalwe


    I've built hundreds and hundreds of machines and worked in thousands without an anti-static mat or an armband without mishap.

    I generally ground myself against a radiator first and then get to work. Just make sure you handle your parts carefully. If your power supply is hooked up to the motherboard properly then leave it plugged in ( but the PC off! ). This will ground the case.


    If you had a problem with a motherboard and are new at this game then there are a few common mistakes.

    Don't screw the board directly to the backplate of the case. Use the small brass risers or spacers first!

    Make sure you only put spacers where there are holes on your board. If you put one where there isn't a hole you can short out the board

    Make sure you connect all the power supply leads. Many people forget the four pin 12v connector.

    Don't plug in everything. The minimum you need is CPU, graphics card and RAM. You can plug in your drives and other cards after you get a POST. If your board has a diagnostic LED array or your case has a speaker then hook that up too for the diagnostic beeps.

    The RAM may require a little bit more force than you'd deem necessary to snap it in to place The white clips at the side should be snug against the chips.


  • #4
    Thordon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 307 ✭✭Thordon


    Update: Well 12 hours later here I am typing on the new PC :D, I decided against turning it on while on the mat and just used the table, no probs.


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