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    How do I protect my laptop from static?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by NetBrakr, May 11, 2006.

  1. NetBrakr

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    Hey all,

    I am going to install my new hard drive soon. I am worry about static. How do I protect my laptop from static?

    My floor is marble. I am wearing short sleeves and sweat pants. Anything else?

    TIA.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, May 11, 2006
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    Bog Losing it...

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    Your laptop should have insulation on the inside of the chassis. My laptop, a Toshiba Satellite A70, is a model known for "random" shutdowns, freezes, lock-ups, etc, but on the Toshiba website they offered to fix this problem by adding a insulating material on the inside of the chassis. You shouldn't have to worry about static, but then again you can always ground yourself before touching it.
     
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    Thanks.

    JC
     
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    If it's just installing a hard drive, you can just wash your hands and touch a metal surface before working. You shouldn't need anything fancy.
     
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    Awesome, thanks, I will do that.

    JC
     
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    Sucess.

    Question: When I look at the HD's pin, there were 4 pins that are not connected, what are these pins?

    JC
     
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    Those are jumpers, you don't have to worry about them.
     
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    Ahh. Thanks.

    JC
     
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    Genrally, a fool-proof way to be static free is to ground yourself via a n anti-static wrist strap like the one Belkin offers. It's about $6. I got one for my desktop since I dig inside often. :)
     
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    Too bad I already installed it w/o the wrist band. And it worked perfectly, and faster. :D

    JC
     
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