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16-02-2010, 20:27

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Re: Electrostatic Discharge

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Originally Posted by rsegrest

2. Are we allowed to run a grounding wire from the ground terminal on the power distribution block to the chassis?

I am very confident that the answer will be no. It won't help, either, but that's beside the point.

To help with ESD, hang some metal braid (or stranded wire with the end fanned out) from the frame until it touches the carpet a little. This provides a discharge path.

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