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Hello. I’m trying to upgrade the SSD in my laptop, a Dell XPS 13” 9310. I live in a dorm room, so there’s no faucets/workbenches/large metal things nearby. I’m looking to spend the least amount possible on ESD protection without being risky. Could I connect just the wrist strap to the unpainted part of a radiator? Can I use a laptop charger (not plugged into the laptop)? If so, can I just hold it instead of connecting a wrist strap to it? Any other suggestions? Thanks.
Hi, Are there any 3 pin power outlets in the room? If so the 3rd pin is an earth point. You could get an appropriate power plug and wire the 3rd pin only to a wrist strap. If the radiator is connected to the water pipes then it should also be an earth point. just ensure that the wrist strap is connected to a bare shiny metal point on the radiator for a good connection.
