A transistor
Many things protect a computer from electrostatic discharge such as linear voltage regulators and fuses.
They are shoes that are made to dissapate ElectroStatic Discharge which can damage electronics and computer parts.
electrostatic discharge
Damaged sockets, leaky capacitors and electrostatic discharge due to dust.
A scary electrostatic discharge is commonly known as a lightning strike.
their is only one other name of electrostatic that is electromagnetism
Ground yourself before touching anything in the computer
Static discharge is the spark associated with static electricity that is caused by electrostatic discharge.
static electricity
grounding strap
That might refer to a lightning.
Frightening Lightning