Accessories – To help reduce ESD and prevent other problems, it is also a good idea to remove all jewellery.

Clothes – Do not wear any clothing that conducts a lot of Electrical Charge, such as a wool jumper.

Cables – Make sure that everything is removed from the back of the computer (power cable, mouse, keyboard, etc).

Sitting on a chair can generate more electrostatic.

Standing – We recommend that you are standing at all times when working on the computer.

However, because most users do not have access to these items, we have included the below steps to help reduce the chance of ESD as much as possible. The best method of preventing ESD is to use an ESD wrist strap or an earthing mat or table. ESD can occur without the user feeling a shock and will occur when only working on the inside of the computer or handling hardware.

It is like when you rub your feet on the carpet and you touch something metal. ESD should not be taken lightly as this is one of the few things that an individual can do to damage or destroy their computer or hardware components. ElectroStatic Discharge, ESD is simply the discharge of built-up static electricity.

Kingston a400 manager