I’ve done basic internal computer stuff for the last 25 years or so. Back in the day there was lots of talk about not doing it over synthetic carpet, using static bracelets etc, discharging etc.

This rarely seems to be mentioned anymore in repair videos and guides. Was this just over thought as a problem or is this still a serious issue to worry about?

  • XmentalX@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    In my experience modern components are far more resilient and resistant to static. I have been working on PCs for over 20 years and once cases stopped being beige no one made mention of it and I have never worried about ESD discharge personally and never had an issue with it.

    This video is a bit over dramaticized but they do mess around with it a bit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXkgbmr3dRA