Grounding when swapping GPU's

[Oakley999]

Im upgrading my gpu in my pc soon, and I was wondering how to ground myself. Do I need a anti static wristband for a hopefully quick upgrade? My bedroom has carpet, so I'll be building it downstairs on a wooden floor, but I've seen videos where it says that you should keep your pc's psu connected, but turned off, (But I can't do that). My case is a cm 690 ii which is made of lots of plastic, what will I need to touch to ground myself? Thanks.

 

[cdabc123]

just dont worie about it hold the edges and you will be good thy are harder to kill then you think

 

[Oakley999]

edges of what?

 

[everlost]

edges of what?

Your GPUs.

You can unplug your PSU, just wait for it to discharge any stored energy before you begin. Probably by time you get from the carpet to wood work surface.

There will be a metal structure inside. I would just touch something metal inside first, like a screw, to make sure your at the same potential as the components.

 

[Oakley999]

would a screw such as one that holds the psu into the case do that job? Thanks

 

[cdabc123]

would a screw such as one that holds the psu into the case do that job? Thanks

if its not painted it will work

 

[Oakley999]

How can I tell if they're painted? They're black but it still feels metallic.

 

[cdabc123]

honestly i wouldn't even worry about it its MUCH more difficult to kill a gpu then you think