Martint Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Whats up peoplewell heres my issueOk, you know about my motherboard right, well, I bought a new one, and everything is working now.But, now, I put my computer on the carpet without the side panel.Just wondering, is it safe? Like, I heard if you put like your mobo on the carpet it can be effected by static electircity and stuff (not an expert on this).Well, ya it's protected by the case of course, just I don't leave the side panel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bearskin Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 well you know that depends on the material the carpet is made of and the humidity but I wouldn't worry too much about it. just don't go handling any of the patrs inside. don't be stupid like me. I changed out a drive the other day ignoring that the computer was still on. no harm done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blim Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Ahhh, I don't know much about tech, but I sold carpeting! With todays manmade materials, static electricity is greatly reduced (wool carpeting was the real static culprit) Olefin carpets (commercial grade and many berbers) are almost static free.My concern with the tower being placed on carpet would be dust.Liz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcl Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 I'd be more worried about dust and lint than static electricity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CataclysmCow Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 No, leaving your case on the carpet won't do a thing. There's no mechanism there to build up a charge and even if there was it would be conducted through the case. You could use your computer case as a carpet skate if your wanted to as long as the PSU was connected to an outlet that was properly grounded. An actual arc would produce RF noise which isn't something you'd want to invite, but it's not something that'll damage components.That's speaking on the edge of extremes though. Leave it on the carpet - it's fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bozodog Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Hey CC! Where the heck have you been? Hope all is ok with you and yours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTerrorist_75 Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 As CC stated you won't have a problem with static because the computer should be grounded through your power outlet. The only thing I would keep an eye on is dust buildup from your dirty carpet seeing as the side cover is off. Stay on top of cleaning the dust out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
medab1 Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 With no panel a mouse could get in it.Or a pet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcl Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 With no panel a mouse could get in it.Or a pet.Or a foot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubba Bob Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 My concern with the tower being placed on carpet would be dust.Heh, leave it to Blim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTrueDarkOne Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 question why dont you have the side panel on? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DarkestDream Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 i left my computer on the carpet anf the side panel off. never have the problemand no, no mouse got in..... OOO THERE IS IT!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CataclysmCow Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 Hey CC! Where the heck have you been? Hope all is ok with you and yours.Where've I been? Smart ass training classes apparently Me and mine are gettin' married (the officialish/ceremonialish kind) this Sunday.Good to hear you're still droppin' by around here. What's new with you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bozodog Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 Well, You must know I got married last March. Happy as hell too! Smart ass training classes apparently Yeah, and I still need them... Too many grey hairs and not enough grey matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DarkestDream Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Well, You must know I got married last March. Happy as hell too! Smart ass training classes apparently Yeah, and I still need them... Too many grey hairs and not enough grey matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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