DaNuKa_SAN wrote:On the contrary touch the house plumbing because its grounded amd much better than the chassi by itself
touching the chassi yes i agree is also a good thing no doubt there...though the bathrooms rite next to my room so...dont really mind going to th plumbing^^ i like to take nooo chances watsoever...
You don't seem to understand what I'm saying. The only thing that has to be the same charge is yourself and your computer.
ESD sensitive devices can be potentially damaged it they suddenly meet a charge different than what they already are. When you touch your case or attach an ESD wrist strap, you drain or add a charge to the ESD sensitive device in a non-destructive way.
Touching your plumbing before touching you computer will only increase the difference in charge between yourself and the computer. So not only does it not help but it potentially worsens the situation.
DaNuKa_SAN wrote:And i said a rudimentary ground...of course no the best one...
itll send any small discharges to be expanded within the power cable...
not the best but itll help still...
It won't hurt to leave the cord plugged into the computer itself when you disconnect the plug from the wall, but it won't help either with ESD at all.
