How To Use The Anti Static Wrist Strap Repair Guide

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Introduction

Anti-static wrist straps help minimize electrostatic discharge (ESD) when repairing electronic devices. Although not technically required, they pair with anti-static mats to equalize the charge between your hand and the device.

For more information on ESD, click here.

What you need

Step 1

              Remove any jewelry

Before you begin, remove any jewelry from your wrist and fingers.

Before you begin, remove any jewelry from your wrist and fingers.

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Step 2

              Adjust the strap

The anti-static strap should be adjusted to fit snugly on your wrist.
Pull up on the looped end of the strap to disengage the plastic lock.

The anti-static strap should be adjusted to fit snugly on your wrist.

Pull up on the looped end of the strap to disengage the plastic lock.

Step 3

To tighten the strap, pull the looped end away from the plastic slide.

To tighten the strap, pull the looped end away from the plastic slide.

Step 4

To loosen the strap, pull the main part of the band away from the plastic slide.
Re-engage the plastic lock before continuing.

To loosen the strap, pull the main part of the band away from the plastic slide.

Re-engage the plastic lock before continuing.

Step 5

Slide the strap over your hand and secure it to your wrist.
If the strap is still too loose or tight, you can adjust it while it’s on your wrist.

Slide the strap over your hand and secure it to your wrist.

If the strap is still too loose or tight, you can adjust it while it’s on your wrist.

Step 6

Attach the metal clip to one of the grounding nodes on an Anti-Static Mat or a grounded metal surface.

Attach the metal clip to one of the grounding nodes on an Anti-Static Mat or a grounded metal surface.

Step 7

You’re now ready to repair.
During your repair, be mindful of the strap’s cable, as stretching it too far can cause the clip to unsnap.

You’re now ready to repair.

During your repair, be mindful of the strap’s cable, as stretching it too far can cause the clip to unsnap.

For other general electronics skills guides, click here.

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