Electro Static Discharge or ESD Short for ElectroStatic Discharge, ESD is one of the few things you can do to damage or destroy your computer or parts in your computer. Like the shock you receive when rubbing your feet on the carpet and touching something metal, ESD can occur when working in your computer and can cause damage to components. ESD can occur without the user feeling a shock and only occurs while working on the inside of the computer or handling an expansion card or other hardware. Preventing ESD and grounding yourself The best method of preventing ESD is to use an ESD wrist strap, grounding mat, or grounding workbench. However, because most users do not have access to such items, we have included the steps below to help reduce the chances of ESD as much as possible. Tip: If you plan on working on the inside of the computer more than once, we highly recommend purchasing and using an anti-static wristband. Zero potential Most importantl
