Many PC construction manuals advise the use of an anti-static wrist strap before you start assembling the PC. And an anti-static wrist strap is inexpensive and easy to use.

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Anti-static Mat Alternatives Anti-static wrist straps are readily available and relatively inexpensive -- they're even available in one-use disposable form.

An anti-static wrist strap is an easy and convenient way to prevent ESD while building a PC or handling computer components. These straps are made up of a conductive band and dangling wire.

I bought an anti-static wrist strap for around $5 and intend to use it when I work on my PC from now on. Further reading: I bought a mini-PC and got an impromptu lesson in cable physics ...

Wear an anti-static wrist strap. You can purchase one that comes with wire requiring you to connect to metal or a cordless one.

I saw this in a Cyberguys catalog:cordless anti-static wrist strapHas anyone here tried these things? How well do they work?