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How to set up your Anti-static mat and wristband

Written By: Austin Pollard (and 4 other contributors)
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Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

3

Time Required

1 minute

Sections

1

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Introduction

Using a anti-static mat and wristband to prevent ESD

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Parts

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Video Overview

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  1. Using your Anti-static mat and wristband correctly. Using your Anti-static mat and wristband correctly.

    • Using your Anti-static mat and wristband correctly.

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  3. Grounding the mat. The connection will snap to one of the buttons on the corner of the mat and go to a grounding source such as a socket.

    • Grounding the mat.

    • The connection will snap to one of the buttons on the corner of the mat and go to a grounding source such as a socket.

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  4. With the device unplugged and on the mat. The alligator clip connects to the metal chassis of the electronic device on one end and the other to your wrist or to the mat if unable to ground the mat to a socket

    • With the device unplugged and on the mat. The alligator clip connects to the metal chassis of the electronic device on one end and the other to your wrist or to the mat if unable to ground the mat to a socket

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Conclusion

You are now safe from electrostatic discharge (ESD)

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page 4. “place your device om the anti-static mat”. OM instead of ON

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