Installing RAM & Static
 

Hi..

Even though I have never done it before I am going to add more RAM to my computer. It came today. Has anybody here had experience with installing more RAM on their computer? If so, what measures did you take to prevent static. I've read a couple different things, to use an anti-static wrist band or if you are going to use the power supply unit (with the computer plugged in but the power off) to touch it once in a while in the case.

Thanks in advance.

Hope

I've only ever used an anti-static band....

I don't think I would trust myself the other way to remember... I'd have everything blown up before I could ever use it...


sorry... not much help... I know.

:o
Abbie

Abbie, you helped! :)

I was ready to chicken out from doing it, especially after getting shocked turning off a light switch tonight.

I think I've already decided to buy one. They are only about 8 bucks as opposed to costing about 30 to 40 bucks to have someone else put it in for me.

If you can do it, so can I! :D

~Hope :hug:

Hope, my understanding is the same as you relayed. Touching the case will stop the static.

In the manual for my desktop HP, I think it even goes so far as to advise doing so.

I'll see if I can hunt down the manual and the section wherein it states the info., and scan it. (First, I have to enlist someone to climb the stairs :eek:.)

Hey there! I have removed/installed RAM many, many times and have never used any sort of static protection. I honestly think it's very rare for someone's body to produce a big enough charge to damage anything in there. Unless maybe you have some wicked shag carpet that really builds up a charge in your body!

It's really easy, don't be scared! Use the static bracelet thing if it makes you more comfortable, but I personally have never had any problems with the way I do it. Installing components in a computer is really a lot easier than you think. I'd say it's only a step or two above playing with Legos. :D

I am with Jason, it is really simple stuff, done it heaps of times never had a problem, [ turn off the power of course ] just hold onto the pc case with your other hand, line up the ram to the slot, when pushing the memory in, as it goes into the slot, the lugs at either end will come up and clip into position., really easy as.

Brian :)

Don't take ESD lightly.
 

Electro-Static-Discharge should not be treated lightly. I worked many years in the electronics and semiconductor manufacturing arena. I know first hand that ESD can do serious damage to components. Don't adopt a cavalier attitude such as "Well, I don't have shag carpeting, so I'm okay". I've seen electron microscope photos of PN junctions totally obliterated by ESD. Better to err on the side of caution in this case. You can Google ESD for more info.

Yep, i should have mentioned don't stand on carpet, if you haven't done it yet here are the simple instructions - http://www.easyasmypc.com/how-to-ins...sktop-computer

you mean ya can't just turn it off and and crawl under the desk with the dust bunnies to work on it?
and pry the computer cover off using a magnetic automotive screwdriver LOL
JUST KIDDING :D

My boys stated out with computers back in 1986 we bought a brand new Commodore 64 LOL - haven't bought a new one since, they learned to build and upgrade and I learned along with them since I had to buy the parts...