Computer building up static

[ipam45]

i think my computer is building up static by it's self, as in the computer is being charged as it runs. every time i touch the case i get a shock, or when i try to plug in a usb drive. if i just touch a metal part on the computer, i get a little shock.

the computer is under my desk, my room is carpeted but i have the computer sitting on a wooden board.

i think that it should be grouded as long as it's plugged into the outlet.

can anyone help me, i don't want to accidently touch a part and discharge on that..

 

[sirmonkey1985]

id check to make sure the plug you have it on actually has a ground on it.. then check to see if theres anything being ground on the case.. possible loose wire touching the case..

 

[BinarySynapse]

It's more likely that you're the one building up static charge, since it requires movement to build up.

 

[mustang_steve]

remove the frickin board, or run a ground wire to the carpet...wood is an electrical insulator...you're building up a charge, and since the carpet is the source of charging, and hte computer is not in contact with it, you're getting zapped.

This is all covered under basic ESD principles.