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Esd Strap

Griffin87 · 2008-11-12 09:41:10

Do you use a electrostatic discharge strap when inserting a new motherboard into a computer. i usually dont bother and keep touching the raditor every 2 mins but i have had awfull luck with motherboards in the last 4 months. with them being unstable and having to rma them. also if you suggest to use a strap where could i…

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12-11-2008 10:41am

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Griffin87

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Do you use a electrostatic discharge strap when inserting a new motherboard into a computer. i usually dont bother and keep touching the raditor every 2 mins but i have had awfull luck with motherboards in the last 4 months. with them being unstable and having to rma them. also if you suggest to use a strap where could i buy one in dublin city on the southside

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#2 12-11-2008 5:38pm
alansweeney100

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I would use ESD protection, regardless of what anyone says.

Radionics will sell the straps and a earth bonding plug if you want to go the whole way; a crocodile clip should be fine tho.
They're also on the south side;
Glenview Industrial Estate, Herberton Road, Rialto, Dublin 12, Ireland.
www.radionics.ie

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