Is using latex gloves when building a PC safe?

[aigomorla]

I remember when I assembled my clear acrylic case, it came with these cloth gloves as the acrylic surface is very prone to finger prints. Maybe you can buy such gloves somewhere? They would probably work better and be more comfortable then latex. Latex would probably get cut when you're handling sharp surfaces too, like motherboard edges etc.

dangerden provides gloves when you buy there expensive acrylic cases for assembly.

Latex.. mmmm.. what exactly are you worried about getting finger prints over?

I would honestly think latex would be better then a naked hand incase u had a static discharge, as there is more resistance between your finger and the grounding eq.

I use latex when applying TIM on older eq which have naked dies.
Now most of them have IHS;s but ATi cards for example, come naked.
Then i will cut out a finger section from a latex glove so i can smoothly apply a thin layer over the naked die.

Other then that, you wont need latex, unless your case is completely acrylic, or, you really dont like finger prints.

 

[lenjack]

Not safe if you have a latex allergy.

 

[JackMDS]

$7 + Ship for dozen.

http://www.alliedglove.com/detail.asp_Q_CatID_E_5_A_subCatID_E_109_A_ProductID_E_2194#

 

[wwswimming]

I remember when I assembled my clear acrylic case, it came with these cloth gloves as the acrylic surface is very prone to finger prints. Maybe you can buy such gloves somewhere?

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or Tap Plastics or Home Depot.

 

[DirkGently1]

I've been building PCs for a number of years without anti-static precautions and never encountered an issue. Totally blown out of proportion if you ask me. I would never wear gloves during a build though. Too much risk of snagging one on something and unintentially causing damage to something critical.

 

[dawp]

I've been building PCs for a number of years without anti-static precautions and never encountered an issue. Totally blown out of proportion if you ask me. I would never wear gloves during a build though. Too much risk of snagging one on something and unintentially causing damage to something critical.

yours or other peoples? you may never know if a failure is caused by static, there is nothing that you can really tell. you don't have to wear a wrist strap but always touch the case you're working in as that will make you the same potential as what you are working on. it's just easier to wear a strap. I have 20+ years in the electronics industry. my company will fire you if you don't take static precautions. One board can cost several thousands of dollars.