Electrostatic Discharge

[stolichnaya]

i took out the power supply from my computer and left it on a floor with no carpet. the computer with a hole in the case, also is on the floor. i've brushed both with my pants and socks a couple times while walking around my room. did i do any damage, even if not noticeable, to either? thanks.

 

[Andvari]

Hmm, no real way to know. Probably just need to try it out and see if it all works.

On the same topic, is the static charge that can damage components the kind where you would feel it? Like when you touch a doorknob and get a spark? Or could it go unnoticed?

 

[MegaVovaN]

If it's low enough it will spark yet you will not notice (it might be low enough you wont notice but strong enough to do damage).

 

[Jiggz]

I doubt it. Discharging ESD to the case of either the PSU or the unit itself is not going to damage neither.