Storing Components

[Jagger100]

Have have some left over components from a new system (SLI type backplane stuff) and salvaged components from old systems (network card, etc.).

Can I drop that stuff in ziplock bags and store it in plastic totes? Is there much of a risk of static issues?

Any suggestions?

 

[Morazl]

If you have ESD bags, use them.

I've always just set them in boxes or things like that, I'm thinking they would be okay in a zip lock baggie. I've tossed a lot of components around carelessly and they're surprisingly durable.

In your situation (newer parts) I would at the very least zip lock baggy them. I think plastic totes themselves can build up some crazy static, so you might not want to do that. Find a shelf or something to set them on

 

[lowteckh]

don't zip loc bags have static?

throw your old stuff into bags and boxes from "new" purchases, and done.

 

[engiNURD]

don't zip loc bags have static?

throw your old stuff into anti-static/esd bags and boxes from "new" purchases, and done.

fixed.