First time touching PC parts

[Cloudshot]

Hi, it's my first time building a PC and I haven't got most the parts left.

I was wondering how I should ground myself.
Out of curiosity, I naturally took out the PC case to look at it. On my first contact with it, it shocked me. Would I shock the motherboard like that also? I fear that my PC case won't discharge what it have obtained now.

How should I hold the motherboard when unpacking it?
Is there a special spot you can hold? I heard its screw area grounds it.

Any tip on any PC parts would help.

What I know so far:
Don't touchy all over MB.
Ground yourself to case before touchy MB and similar parts.
Don't drool on MB.
Wear cotton clothing.
Don't man handle CPU by the pin.

Thanks to anyone who post.

 

[Tradesman1]

Try not to do the build where there's much static, touch the case before picking up other parts and just do it slowly, don't rush

 

[InvalidError]

The safe spots to touch on motherboards: the IO shields on ports, tin-plated/beaded screw holes, metal plates and anchor screws around the CPU socket for Intel LGA-socketed boards, chipset heatsinks if held down with torque/spring clips. Once you have made contact with one of the safe spots with one hand, it is safe to use the other hand to grab the motherboard in a more convenient spot - don't break contact with your grounding point (first hand) on the board until your other hand is touching the board.

Whenever you break contact with any component, always grab by a "safe" spot first.

When you bring two components closer together, always make contact with the other component on a safe spot and maintain contact until the two parts are connected. When I install motherboards in a PC, I usually rest one of my forearms somewhere on the case's frame for extra support as I lower the motherboard inside. This way, I have one arm connecting me to both the motherboard and case until the motherboard is grounded through the case.

The motherboard comes in an antistatic bag which has a slightly conductive coating on it to disperse ESD. As long as the motherboard is inside the bag, no special care is required; you simply pull it out of the bag once you are ready to work on it. Once the motherboard is out though, you need to remember to pick it up by grounded areas whenever you break contact with it.

 

[bignastyid]

Don't assemble the computer while wearing wool socks on shag carpet.

 

[michael908]

If you are worried get an anti static wrist strap, they are about $5. First install the psu and turn it off, plug power cable in and plug into the wall. Attach the alligator clip to the corner of the case and you should be grounded. Also don't leave components on the outside of the anti static bags. Try to build on something that isn't carpet as well like bignastyid said.

 

[g-unit1111]

Don't assemble the computer while wearing wool socks on shag carpet.

Yeah this. :lol:

When I build or upgrade, I throw down a plastic floor mat on whatever surface I happen to be working on, and make sure my desk is completely clean and free of dust. You don't need to buy a $15 static wrist strap - which in my experience, are completely, totally useless. You probably already have the plastic floor mat, but if you don't, you can go buy one at your local Costco for $15.

 

[smorizio]

Also don't pet your furry friend. you can build up a good zap with a cat. Try not to walk around a table when building. Ask a friend if tye have a wood roatating lazy Susan. You can put the case on it and spin the case around without moving.