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catcream
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How should I connect ESD mat for PC
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August 10, 2024, 04:53:40 pm »
Hi! I have an ESD mat and I want to take apart my PC that has rubber feet. My ESD mat has 2 connection studs: I connect my wrist strap to one, and a grounding wire to an earth gnd outlet of my soldering station (checked continuity to waterpipe with station off) to the other.
How should I get the same potential on the PC now? Can I just use a crocodile-crocodile cable and clamp it to somewhere on the mat and a screw on my PC?
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August 10, 2024, 05:10:19 pm »
You could do that, but it’s not really necessary. The wrist strap will dissipate any residual static charge through your hands once you touch the computer.
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August 10, 2024, 06:32:22 pm »
Okay, and as long as it just sits on the ESD mat, even with insulated feet, it should not build up a charge relative to earth (me and mat)? Thanks
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