Avoiding Damage: Your Guide to Safely Handling PC Components

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  • Опубліковано 11 січ 2025

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  • @portal_it_id
    @portal_it_id 4 роки тому +75

    Thank you so much for this knowledge! It'll help so much people like me as a beginner on computer engineering! 😁

  • @othmanechchelh9339
    @othmanechchelh9339 2 роки тому +16

    That is a GREAT video well condensed, practical, no bs. I love it and I love your vibe !

    • @lc8465
      @lc8465 4 місяці тому

      What he said

  • @seanryu5214
    @seanryu5214 Рік тому +12

    Bought to build my second pc and this vids a great refresher. I did accidentally place my whole hand on the back of the motherboard when I took it out to install the cpu. but I had grounded myself earlier so I think I should be fine. Will find out by next week 😅

    • @MaxsTech
      @MaxsTech  Рік тому +5

      A lot of boards these days are pretty tough when it comes to static, more concerned about grubbing around the front onto a capacitor or something small that can snap. I’m sure you’re fine! I’ve held them like that before too usually palm on the back plate of the cpu

  • @DerronWright
    @DerronWright 3 роки тому +8

    Very helpful.
    I am about to build my first PC.

  • @kodaph
    @kodaph Рік тому +10

    Clear and concise.
    Even experienced technicians seem to overlook these simple measures.
    This video serves as a great refresh. Thanks.

  • @starrims
    @starrims 3 роки тому +5

    Very simple yet powerful channel.

  • @jeremyturner1042
    @jeremyturner1042 3 роки тому +6

    Clear and concise. Thank you!

  • @smeshfactory3992
    @smeshfactory3992 Рік тому +1

    I have that same exact motherboard 11 years later, looking at upgrading the case, RGB fans, power supply and getting a AIO CPU cooler. Then when ready will upgrade motherboard, CPU, GFX, memory and hard drives at a later date.

  • @daftyute
    @daftyute 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow, simple and informative, i got all of the info i need, thank you so much man

  • @SpitfireDBD
    @SpitfireDBD Рік тому +5

    I don't know if I would get a response but if the only floor surface I have is carpet, would wearing shoes be a viable option to reduce the electrostatic charge build up?

  • @JahonCross
    @JahonCross Рік тому

    new to pc gaming so this will help big time once I get all my PC components.

  • @yeety_skeety4265
    @yeety_skeety4265 4 роки тому +7

    Didn't know the capacitors were that fragile, cool

  • @aaroncatolico7550
    @aaroncatolico7550 Рік тому +1

    *Seems like most sources today say that all modern components are already built to rid static electricity and that it's not necessary to use anti-static tools.*

  • @hawlkman
    @hawlkman 7 місяців тому +3

    I dont have an area to put my pc while I build it, is it ok to put it on my bed while I sit on a chair? Pretty much use the bed as a table.

  • @sadMousepad
    @sadMousepad Рік тому +3

    Sir I have a question....doesn't discharging the pc do the work? Remove everything thats plugged in the pc, keyboard, mouse, video cable, and power cable....then click and hold the power button for 30 seconds....doesn't that remove the excess electric left?

    • @MaxsTech
      @MaxsTech  Рік тому +3

      The danger can still exist in static electricity that is generated in your body, any friction can slowly build up a charge (even your clothes rubbing against your skin)

    • @sadMousepad
      @sadMousepad Рік тому +2

      @@MaxsTech okay so the solution to the static electricity thing is touching a metal part of the pc which is the case....I can just rest my forearm on the case and proceed with replacing any pc parts?
      And also another question....is it safe to discharge a pc everytime I do some replacements on the parts?

  • @JaJa-lo2fs
    @JaJa-lo2fs 4 роки тому +6

    Perfect timing on my way to building one soon. I saw you placed the Motherboard on top of the box. Can I also use the conductive bag to place it on the bottom of the motherboard? Or is it unnecessary?

  • @LigmaB4llz
    @LigmaB4llz Рік тому +2

    I was holding the motherboard in its anti shock bag and i think while attempting to hold it i might have added pressure (towards the board) to the capacitor (in the bag) , I haven’t tried installing yet but it looks fine , we’ll see

  • @ThornRaven
    @ThornRaven 4 місяці тому

    this was very helpful, i have been thinking either to buy a prebuilt pc or building my own and the motherboard was the very problem i have on how to hold it, thank you very much

  • @exoz6771
    @exoz6771 9 місяців тому +82

    fuck I was building my first pc on a carpet now I'm scared to turn it on

    • @mysterio2648
      @mysterio2648 6 місяців тому +3

      Is it working ?

    • @Saryn776
      @Saryn776 6 місяців тому +1

      .

    • @newyorkertx7024
      @newyorkertx7024 5 місяців тому +3

      please, continue to elaborate
      what happened!??

    • @exoz6771
      @exoz6771 5 місяців тому +28

      @@newyorkertx7024 lol this comment was 3 months ago...its alive a friend just told me to leave it for a day or two before turning it on its working fine to this day

    • @microwaveson
      @microwaveson 5 місяців тому +7

      ​​@@exoz6771interesting approach. Sounds like it would work but im a little sceptical anyway. I would love to see a tech youtuber test it.

  • @felixir7368
    @felixir7368 Рік тому +1

    Love that you still respond to comments! When it comes to laptop chargers, will any laptop charger work? If you plug the wrist strap to a plugged in charger on the metal end, as you showed in the video?

    • @MaxsTech
      @MaxsTech  Рік тому +1

      As long as it uses 3 prongs. The bottom prong connects to the ground your entire home electrical system uses, so you’re basically just connecting to that through the charger.

  • @jasonsage6129
    @jasonsage6129 Рік тому

    Excellent video! Thanks!

  • @CatTrashRacing
    @CatTrashRacing 12 хвилин тому

    whoa what board is that I LOVE the black blue look

  • @vladislavkaras491
    @vladislavkaras491 Рік тому

    Great video!
    Thanks!

  • @Nightmare-6
    @Nightmare-6 2 роки тому +1

    Thank You!

  • @BW_Whale
    @BW_Whale 5 місяців тому +1

    Is it still ok to have ur hand on the case to prevent esd when the motherboard is in the case?

  • @SkemeKOS
    @SkemeKOS Рік тому +1

    Every video always says to touch the case, but i dont have a case :(

  • @techdiesel4026
    @techdiesel4026 2 місяці тому

    I have rubber gloves at work, like doctor gloves, so will that work well against static buildup?

  • @indicacesar
    @indicacesar 9 місяців тому

    thank you for your knowledge!!!!

  • @americusdeville865
    @americusdeville865 3 роки тому +1

    Well played.

  • @viewernithinndenny
    @viewernithinndenny 3 роки тому +1

    this guy's underated.

  • @Salmontoes
    @Salmontoes 2 місяці тому

    Thanks because im gonna be upgrading my pc so bonelab doesnt take 5 hours to load a level (it only takes like a minute)

  • @R4VI_EDITS
    @R4VI_EDITS 11 місяців тому

    do rubber gloves work to prevent damaging your components?

  • @floof-pr8sn
    @floof-pr8sn 4 роки тому

    this guy is a good youtuber ngl

  • @sergiovaldes9959
    @sergiovaldes9959 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, i just built my pc ON the outside of the anti static bag of the mobo, then placed it all excepto for the gpu, then when read all about potential damage, took everything out and placed mobo back onto its anti static bag, you think there will be any damage? What can I do

    • @MaxsTech
      @MaxsTech  2 роки тому +3

      Have you powered it on? Whatever is done, is done. Most motherboards these days have decent anti static protection coatings already on them. Placing it back in the bag won’t undo anything if something happens but I doubt anything happened. I would just rebuild your PC, this time using the cardboard box as your surface and give it a power on and see.

    • @sergiovaldes9959
      @sergiovaldes9959 2 роки тому +1

      @@MaxsTech ok then, well, never plugged it to the power, and used glover for most part of the installation except for cable management.

  • @vedantnirmal5757
    @vedantnirmal5757 4 роки тому +6

    ur underrated

  • @Milan23_
    @Milan23_ 10 місяців тому

    thanks for video a lot!

  • @yosefnegussie8790
    @yosefnegussie8790 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice biceps!
    btw, I was looking for a fix idea on a digital equipment damaged by ESD.. Anyone ?

    • @Rocksaplenty
      @Rocksaplenty 3 місяці тому

      Either buy a new one or uhh... professional rework that would cost more to buy the parts for than buying the part D:

  • @daytonagreg8765
    @daytonagreg8765 11 місяців тому

    Ive blown TWO Mac Logic Boards "testing" voltages with Multimeter and I DO NOT KNOW HOW.

  • @boredlang5953
    @boredlang5953 3 роки тому

    Thankyou Sir!

  • @wtf1447
    @wtf1447 2 роки тому +1

    I have a question, can you hold the backside of the motherboard freely?

    • @MaxsTech
      @MaxsTech  2 роки тому

      Typically yea, as long as you’re grounded the board usually doesn’t have any components on the back like capacitors or anything that could more easily get broke. It can be kind of sharp sometimes since many of the solders poke through the back, but otherwise it’s pretty durable.

    • @sayyid5416
      @sayyid5416 Рік тому

      ​@@MaxsTechSo those solders are safe to touch?

  • @justadriver7011
    @justadriver7011 Рік тому

    its always been a question in my mind. Ive seen people use these black gloves and ive no idea what they called but they use it while building a PC. you think thats safe if you cant be asked to use one of those wires? great video btw

    • @MaxsTech
      @MaxsTech  Рік тому

      Depending on the glove, it can still build up static electricity on the outside. Some though and likely the ones you see are usually nitrile gloves which don’t build up static as easy. I also like them just so I don’t get natural oils from my hands on components.

  • @Nerine98
    @Nerine98 Рік тому

    Useful!

  • @flowersgirl83
    @flowersgirl83 2 роки тому

    What if you only have carpet floors?

  • @leandroneconoelgara8620
    @leandroneconoelgara8620 Рік тому

    Hi! If my environment's humidity level is above 80%, what are the chances of doing damage to the motherboard? Assuming I am not grounded and my feet is on a stone floor

    • @MaxsTech
      @MaxsTech  Рік тому

      At 80% it would be a huge reduction of a static charge building up, motherboards also have good protection coatings on them. While I’m sure there’s still some kind of chance, it would be very very low for you. If you want to be extra safe just touch your pc case of you walked away from the build (walking will be your primary way you build up static charge, especially on rugs/carpet)

    • @leandroneconoelgara8620
      @leandroneconoelgara8620 Рік тому

      @@MaxsTech thank you! You just cleared my doubts.

  • @ald6481
    @ald6481 10 місяців тому

    What if I handled the Motherboard on the back whilst it’s still in its anti-static bag?

    • @MaxsTech
      @MaxsTech  9 місяців тому +1

      If you never remove it from the bag you can still damage small components on the board, so just make sure to hold it from the back and you’ll be fine. Note, the inside of antistatic bags are designed to not build up static but the outsides still do, so don’t place the board on the bag when you remove it.

  • @MixedArarash
    @MixedArarash 2 роки тому

    my motherboard temperature shows 127.C.. is that too high?

    • @MaxsTech
      @MaxsTech  2 роки тому

      I would guess a faulty sensor

  • @leandroneconoelgara8620
    @leandroneconoelgara8620 Рік тому

    Hi again! How do I ground myself if my house is not grounded?

    • @MaxsTech
      @MaxsTech  Рік тому

      Any metal object will work, ideally something larger like your pc case, metal desk, fridge.

  • @reginaldfiggs4634
    @reginaldfiggs4634 9 місяців тому

    do you have to use the anti static mat

    • @MaxsTech
      @MaxsTech  9 місяців тому +1

      You can, helps to stop additional static from building up while you work. Or just use a grounding wrist strap.

  • @CrazyE32
    @CrazyE32 2 роки тому +2

    I’m building my first pc so I’m new to these things. I helt my motherboard from the back as well, will this damage it?

    • @MaxsTech
      @MaxsTech  2 роки тому

      Unlikely, but only one way to find out! Keep building and test it out! Good luck :) and have fun!

  • @D-Giggles
    @D-Giggles Рік тому

    Do you know why my motherboard keep braking? This is like my 3rd one

    • @tsorapa
      @tsorapa 5 місяців тому +1

      you literally provide no info

  • @icufilmistan28
    @icufilmistan28 3 роки тому

    Name of motherboard please........

  • @celdepescaun39
    @celdepescaun39 4 роки тому +1

    I think the next logic video is about how to clean a pc. No. 1 enemy for defects is dust. What do you think? Can be washed the pc parts? Of course, after need properly dry them.

  • @kevinneal7547
    @kevinneal7547 10 місяців тому +1

    I just play it safe and handle all pc components fully nude

  • @katorikwonva9523
    @katorikwonva9523 Рік тому +1

    Bro I’m just trying to build a pc, why is Walter white from the hit show series breaking bad judging me 😭😭😭

  • @ramvander88
    @ramvander88 10 місяців тому

    Love ur shirt

  • @kaibauer-derrick8068
    @kaibauer-derrick8068 3 роки тому

    I just watched Linus throw a crap ton of computer components.

  • @kaleb2710
    @kaleb2710 Рік тому

    great!!!!

  • @danielcrain9951
    @danielcrain9951 3 роки тому

    nice picture

  • @ahmadsalman5121
    @ahmadsalman5121 4 роки тому

    nice

  • @trishanthakran1922
    @trishanthakran1922 4 роки тому

    1 st comment

  • @EducationalLearning-i7l
    @EducationalLearning-i7l 4 місяці тому

    Can't lie, if you fuck up your computer while building it, you need to get a MRI

  • @KANDYY1
    @KANDYY1 3 роки тому

    pog

  • @hibye12345
    @hibye12345 Рік тому

    Hot guy 😛

  • @0aquariumguy0
    @0aquariumguy0 Рік тому

    What are your thoughts on wearing anti static gloves to build a pc?

    • @MaxsTech
      @MaxsTech  Рік тому +1

      Probably not necessary but I like gloves just to stop the grease from my hands getting on parts that make them look messy haha

  • @JosueInzunza-wg1wb
    @JosueInzunza-wg1wb Рік тому +1

    Hi I have a question I held my motherboard in the back right in the center, is it broken ?🫠