Worried about static.....
Hey I took my video card out and put it in a aired out zip lock bag and gently put it in my closet, I didn't close the bag.
I am now extremely paranoid, does a static shock completley destroy a video card if it happens? or if I plug it in and it works fine means its ok and unharmed?
I removed it and wrapped it in a kitchen towel Im just still ordering parts.... so by friday I will be able to tell...
I am now extremely paranoid, does a static shock completley destroy a video card if it happens? or if I plug it in and it works fine means its ok and unharmed?
I removed it and wrapped it in a kitchen towel Im just still ordering parts.... so by friday I will be able to tell...
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Storing the card in the silvery static bags that you get with most PC hardware is your best bet.
I'm sure it'll be fine.
Don't store it in a plastic bag. As others wrote, use an anti-static bag. If not that, put it in a cardboard box or paper bag.
My guess is
I'll just get some anti static bags for next time then.
Thanks for the replies I think I feel a bit more at ease, I will just leave it in the kitchen towel for the time being. And hopfully the rest of my parts come tommorow.