Importance: Static electricity can damage sensitive internal components like the motherboard.

Wear an anti-static wristband and attach it to a grounded metal object to discharge static electricity from your body.

If you don’t have a wristband, touch an unpainted metal surface, such as a doorknob, to ground yourself before handling components. Work on a clean, static-free surface to further reduce the risk of static buildup.

Avoid wearing synthetic fabrics like polyester, which can generate static electricity.