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Thank you so much for the explanation! I'm just a normal user who is trying to upgrade my RAM/remove my heatsink and redo the thermal paste so I guess I should be fine with my wood table and carpet floor as long as I occasionally ground.
– ShangWang
Commented Nov 10, 2021 at 16:59
Correct! Periodically grab hold of the case metalwork (especially if you walk off or when you return), and you should be fine.
– Attie
Commented Nov 10, 2021 at 17:05
One more thing just to confirm, because wood is already insulative, would it matter if it was grounded? Does it sitting on a carpet floor mean it is at least partially grounded? Can whatever static I built up on my body become discharged through the wood safely, or would no static discharge on the wood? If it did discharge on the wood, would it then cause damage to components which are conductive because it has less resistance or is discharging on wood safe?
– ShangWang
Commented Nov 10, 2021 at 19:28
I've added more to my answer... it's getting a bit long now, apologies.
– Attie
Commented Nov 10, 2021 at 21:32

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