I just installed a new SSD in my PC after it had been unplugged for about a week. Now, I'm really anxious to turn it on because I might have created a static issue during the installation. At first, I touched the motherboard without discharging static, then I started doing it right by touching the back of the IO shield. I also had to use a screw lock system for the SSD, which meant I was in contact with it a lot and even dropped a screw on the motherboard a couple of times. I held the SSD with my palms and wondered if any static from my hands stayed because I was barefoot on the floor. Should I be worried about any potential static damage?
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You're overthinking it a bit. It takes quite a bit of charge to actually damage components. You likely haven’t generated enough static to worry about. Just fire it up!
Listen, if PCs were as fragile as we think, we'd hear a lot more horror stories. Mistakes happen, and yet most builds work out fine in the end. If something goes wrong, you know how to check and fix it. You've got this!
Honestly, just go ahead and power it on. Modern PCs are built pretty robust and static is usually not a big deal unless you're in a super sensitive environment like a repair shop. Just avoid using anything like a taser near it!
Yeah, I think you'll be fine! A small amount of static isn’t going to ruin your whole setup.
Exactly! If static were that deadly, we'd all be in trouble. Go for it!