ESD precautions
I went in to my local computer shop the other day to ask if I could buy all the relavent anti-ESD stuff. They then told me that due to advances in chip design etc, the only ESD precautions I need and indeed they use are essentially not wearing too much wool. This can't be right can it?
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I regularly see RAM sticks toasted due to improper handling. While I do not always follow the rules and use an antistatic strap when working on PCs I always strip laptops on my special workbench and make sure with PCs that I balance the charge by shorting myself to the chassis prior to handling components.
I can tell you something for free - I would not buy anything from that computer store
FIM website of the year 2007
Some computer shops (newer ones) tend to build their workspaces to minimize ESD and their young staff thinks nothing of it nor the damages that can creep up years down the road.
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***I'll add you can Capitalize the word 'I' to show a little respect for yourself too.
'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.... weird?
Here is an excellent set of electron microscope pictures.
http://www.static-sol.com/library/articles/ESD_damage.htm
http://www.stanleysupplyservices.com/product-group.aspx?id=1438
If you prefer 3M then ...
http://www.stanleysupplyservices.com/product-group.aspx?id=1422
or
http://www.stanleysupplyservices.com/product-group.aspx?id=1423
If some idiot sends you something shipped in a box of foam peanuts then I recommend a bottle of lotion also as those things never come off with static cling. Lotion is cheaper than anti static gloves that always get lost.
http://www.stanleysupplyservices.com/product-group.aspx?id=1671
edit: forgot that you wanted work bench mats
http://www.stanleysupplyservices.com/product-group.aspx?id=9253
Cheers
Perhaps if you would have indicated what you have already looked at someone who bothers to help you will know where to start making recommendations.
As "TheShadow" kindly already mentioned, this is an international site. Please do not assume that all the members are from your home country. In which case, if a member makes a suggestion for a product you cannot import, you'll likely be PO'd about that.
Next time a simple 'Thank You" would be the more appropriate reply.
FWIW
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"Grammar and spelling aren't everything, but this is a forum, not a chat room. You have plenty of time to spell out the word "you", and look just a little bit smarter." by Phaideaux
***I'll add you can Capitalize the word 'I' to show a little respect for yourself too.
'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.... weird?
BTW, I'm by no means "new" to forums at all. I just get a little irritated when I see people throw google at someone who asks a simple question. If we always do that then there really isn't any point in having discussion forum.
Thanks Again!