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To prevent electrostatic discharge to crucial components regarding the electrical circuit you are performing work on.

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Q: Why do you need to use a static mat and a wrist strap?
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Recommended methods to prevent the build-up of static charges?

Anti Static Wrist strap Anti Static Mat Correct tools Correct clothing


What tool is used for hardware to stand on to prevent static electricity from building up?

A. anti-static mat B. cable ties C. anti -static wrist strap


What is ucstat wrist bands for it has a cord hooked to it?

That is an anti-static wrist strap used by electronics technicians to guard against ESD (electro static discharge) when working on sensitive printed circuit boards and other electronics. The strap connects to a work mat which is in turn connected to earth ground.


What is the function of anti static mat?

An anti-static mat is usually made of a conductive plastic. Usually, on one corner there is a snap connector. From that snap connector there is a long, (usually GREEN) wire, as well as a coiled wire that goes to a wrist strap. The green wire goes to the round GROUND connector of an AC wall socket. The coiled wire that goes to a wrist strap goes just like that. Wrap the wrist strap around your wrist. The reason for this setup is, through the green wire to the ground connector, you put both the mat and your body at ground potential. It takes the static electricity from your body,via the wrist strap, and from the mat to ground. Be VERY CAREFULL!! YOU MUST KNOW WHERE THE GROUND IS ON AN AC OUTLET TO USE THIS AS I HAVE OUTLINED. If you do not know where the ground pin is on an AC outlet, you should not use it.


What tool is used for hardware to stand on to prevent static electricity from buiding up?

You would place hardware on an anti-static mat to prevent static electricity from building up. If you don't have that, you could use other things such as an antistatic wrist strap or even antistatic bags.


Which two tools can a PC support technician use when taking apart a computer to best protect computer components against ESD?

A: it is not actually a tool but a ground wire connected to the earth ground which is connected to the chassis The best way to protect your system against ESD is to use a ground bracelet together with a ground mat. Consider a ground bracelet essential equipment when working on a computer.


What can be used to prevents ESd?

Best is to use a grounding mat and an esd strap. Be sure to discharge any static before reaching in to your computer.


Is it really important to wear a static strap when working on a computer?

It is a very good practice to wear a properly grounded static strap when working on a PC. Static discharge can be very damaging to computer components. It's a good idea to be certain that the PC case is also grounded while working. I have worked on and built multiple computers and never worn a static strap or worked on a anti-static mat. I do prefer to touch something metal to see if it shocks me just to be safe. I have never damaged anything from this, but I do know that It can happen.


What should you do in an environment that promots static electricity?

you should use an ESD mat in conjunction with an ESD strap touch the metal case of the power supply that is plugged into a properly grounded outlet


What can be used to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD)?

Anti-static wrist band w/ alligator or ground clip. Anti-static workbench mat. Anti-static floor mat. Touch unpainted metal of computer case to discharge any buildup DO NOT touch any computer component metal contacts of chips, etc. COMMON SENSE


How do you prevent static shock?

Increase humidity above 30%. Wear Leather shoe soles. Touch thick heavy key to the object before your skin touches it. Wear a anti-static wrist band or use a anti-static floor mat. also, if you get static shocked, try to not touch anything or anybody.


What is a wrist grounding strap?

A wrist grounding strap is used to prevent electrostatic discharge when handling computer components. Just like a shock when walking on carpet can carry several thousand volts, it destroys computer components. In more detail, it is a wire leading from a technician's body (a wrist band with metal contact to the skin) to earth ground, with a high (1 megohm) resistance in it. This slowly discharges any static electricity that is built up on the body, to avoid discharging it into an electronic component. An electrostatic discharge (ESD) mat with similar connection to ground is also used to keep the electronic components at earth ground potential.