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Because static electcity from your body can damage components on the motherobard, and other boards installed in computer.
The static from your body can basically travels from you to inside the chip. Static can easily deliver quite high voltages, which burns out the chip.
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reduce the chance of computer components being damaged by ESD
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoAntistatic mats are typically made from a single layer of a homogenous polymer mix, two layer static dissipative rubber material, or vinyl with homogenous conductive layer material. This allows the safe distribution of static electricity as well as the easy storage of the mat itself.
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∙ 14y agoTo handle equipment that can be damaged by a static shock, such as motherboards in a computer.
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How do you make an antistatic mat?
The antistatic mat is that one which is one which is in motion. To make the antistatic mat one needs to incorporate a few electronic device like the thermostats.
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 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.
What are the uses of mat?
My car's floor mat needs a good beating. I'm shopping for a green floor mat.
What are the uses of floor mat?
My car's floor mat needs a good beating. I'm shopping for a green floor mat.
WHAT IS ANTISTATIC?
An antistatic is an agent or substance which prevents the buildup of static electricity.
What is an antistatic?
An antistatic is an agent or substance which prevents the buildup of static electricity.
What are four static control devices or methods that you can use to ground yourself and computer parts?
One is a ground bracelet, two is a ground mat, three is static shelding bags, and four is antistatic gloves.
What are three tools you can use to protect a system against ESD as you work on it?
Antistatic gloves, ground mats, and ground bracelet. Although the best way to protect your computer from ESD is by using a ground mat with Groug bracelet
Is there an auto polish with an antistatic ingredient?
Yes, you can buy antistatic sprays. http://www.bondline.co.uk/catalogue/KSHS32.html
Should you use antistatic electricity when working on a PC cooling system?
There is no such thing as "antistatic electricity". For this reason we can not answer your question.
What should be used to clean LCD monitors?
•Antistatic monitor wipes or antistatic cloths should be used for cleaning the monitor
