ok, this isnt my account its actually my mom's since i dont have a yahoo account. why am i using it well i was searching for answer yet didnt find one that could answer all of my questions. ok here i go. so there a new game coming out and i would like to replace my video card/graphics card. so ive watched videos on youtube and people seem to use a wrist strap. i would like to know what it is and why use them. is it maybe dangerous if i dont? also, as i was looking for answer, i found words such as "ground" and "electrostatic discharge" which i dont know the meaning of. could some of you maybe update me on this? also is it possible that after i replace the video card and turn the computer on, nothing shows on the monitor? im sorry for writing alot im just very cautious. thanks in advance to anyone that replies to this without being mean or uninformative. (ive seen comments with mean thing and unnecessary stuff in them...)|||I like to see people being cautious with things like this, better to be safe then sorry i always say =)
Basicly, an Anti-static wristband grounds you and removes all the static charge that you build up when you walk around and move. Thats why sometimes when you touch something that grounded, you get an electric shock.
Anti static wrist bands are used to prevent people short circuting thier computer components when installing them as one discharge of static electricity from yourself can fry the component.
Some more info on this
Always use an anti-static wrist strap when working on a computer except when working on monitors: more about that below. One end is an elastic band that fits around your wrist and which is connected to an alligator clip by a wire. The clip connects to a metal part of the computer chassis, which equalizes the voltage between you and the computer, thus avoiding static sparks.
Better anti-static kits also include a rubberized mat that is placed below the computer while you are working on it. This not only provides better anti-static protection, but also protects your table from scratches.
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Always grasp a metal part of the computer chassis with your bare hand before you touch anything inside. Do this even if you are wearing an anti-static wristband.
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Always handle electronic components by a non-conducting (non-metallic) edge. Don't touch the pins or other connectors.
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Never plug an ATX power supply into AC power unless it is connected either to a computer's motherboard or to a dummy test load.
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Always use a UL-approved surge protector or an Uninterruptible Power Supply that incorporates surge and spike protection.
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Never eat, drink, or smoke while working on a computer.
I would advise getting an anti-static wrist band. You can get them cheap from computer stores and do take away the risks if used properly
As to your second question as to weather nothing on screen will show, i highley doubt it unless there is a fault with the video card itself.
Ive installed many video cards and nevcer come across this. Make sure you install the new drivers that came with your video card as this will cause it to not function properly.|||I've put together several computers so far and never used one, but it's a safety measure. If you have it, you will avoid any danger of damaging chips on the card through static electricity. But as I said, the likelihood of that happening is quite low...|||i dont own one never used on and dont even touch the case before i do work and nothing ever happened|||You *should* use a wrist strap, but you don't have to buy one! You can easily make one out of tinfoil and attach it to the computer case, or make sure you are touching the computer case with a hand/exposed skin at all times. (It achieves the same thing as a wrist strap)
If you turn on the computer after replacing the video card and nothing shows up on the screen there are a few problems that could of occurred: 1. You did not install the card correctly, reinstall the card and try to boot up again. 2. The monitor is plugged into the wrong port. If you are upgrading from a motherboard GPU sometimes you need to go into the BIOS (search the net for instructions on how to do this) and disable the motherboard GPU (graphics card), then replug into your newly installed GPU and everything should work.
Keep in mind some newer graphics cards have a extra power connector that you need to hook up that is usually located on the top or back (when installed) of the card.
Good luck!
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