Putting cards down on the carpet?

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I took some PCI cards out of my computer and placed them onto the carpet.
Could there be any static electricity that might damage them if they're
sitting on the carpet?
 
During the process of setting them on the floor. And again, when removing
them from the floor. During both instances this potential exists.
 
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this out on Saturday 2/11/2006

I took some PCI cards out of my computer and placed them onto the carpet.
Could there be any static electricity that might damage them if they're
sitting on the carpet?
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Should have asked *before you put them on the friggin'
carpet. Ever read about the horse and the barn door?

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"Just because you're not paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get
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If your in so cal currently and doing this, your chances are high, as the
humidity is currently 4%
 
curious said:
I took some PCI cards out of my computer and placed them onto the carpet.
Could there be any static electricity that might damage them if they're
sitting on the carpet?
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There could be, but there probably isn't. Just don't do anything like
that again, ever.

The next time you need to set down a computer card, memory module, or
anything else with exposed chips, do it on anti-static material, such
as the foam sheet included with motherboard packaging or pink bubble
wrap or, if you have absolutely nothing else available, aluminum foil.
However don't use aluminum foil for motherboards or anything else
containing a battery (battery will short against the foil and possibly
explode), and with foil you must take care to touch it with your hand
just before laying the card or module against it since it can allow
high current to flow and damage chips. Do not use ordinary foam sheet
or bubble wrap, neither of which are treated to be anti-static and
actually hold high, damaging static charge. In addition to these
precautions, other important ones are: 1) frequently touch the
computer chassis to discharge yourself before handling chips; 2) keep
the room humidity level above 20-30%; and 3) work completely barefoot.
 
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