Shan Lanen: @blamay22000: sounds to me like he's just asking a theoretical question about the best surface for working on hardware while avoiding static buildup. It's a fair question.I've worked on computers on all manner of surfaces: carpet, wood floor, wood table, tile, etc...Sure, carpet isn't the best idea but if you ground yourself and aren't rubbing the carpet while you work (why?) you should be fine. Damage from static electricity is pretty unlikely in any case. It's just a precaution. I have never heard of anyone actually damaging their computer due to static discharge....Show more
Whitney Saborido: When dealing with computer hardware, please avoid carpet, fabric (cause static) and anything magnetic (cause damage). Wood is fine, or tile or a kitchen countertop.
Pei Heatherly: I built the computer myself. I know what I doing just didn't know what surface was the best for the hardware.
Maryland Gareau: First off, if you need to ask this question, ! I suggest you can the idea! Open the cover, give it a good compressed air cleaning and put the cover back on. There is NO need to get that in depth.EDIT: So I have built hundreds of them myself and can tell you by first hand experience, there is NO point in doing this period. Its easy to overlook something, the dust can EASILY be blown out with compressed air, why bother? Been there, done that! I' am not doubting your abilities, I am doubting your reasoning here. If you must however, any non static surface, table top, counter top, etc will do fine. Just make sure you are discharged. Wear a static strap. When you run into a problem like a bent processor pin, knocked a surface mount chip off, etc, dont say you werent warned....Show more
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