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Originally Posted by crockett
If you don't have a static strap just be sure to keep part of your body touching the metal case when ever you are working on it. This will ground your body to the PC. I work on machines all the time and have never had a anti static strap. Never had any issues from killing any parts either.
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I'm the same way. I've been working on electronics so long that I'm used to keeping some part of my arm always touching the metal chassis, so I never use a ground strap, and have never zapped any parts. Also always work on a tile floor instead on carpet. And grounding straps or touching the chassis are USELESS unless the computer power cord is connected to an outlet for true ground (power OFF of course, DUH!). Another trick that helps is wipe your hands and tools down with one of those clothes dryer fabric softener sheets before you begin work, they're great for reducing static on you and the tools as well as removing static cling from your clothes!
