11 May
1999
11 May
'99
2:45 p.m.
I've pretty well run out of my supply of PCB antistatic bags (appropriated
from inbound work shipments) for storing spare cards.
Does anyone know of a cheap source for antistatic ziplocks for storing cards
in? I have heard of just using aluminum foil, etc. Any words of wisdom from
the list?
Jay West
11 May
11 May
6:53 p.m.
I've pretty well run out of my supply of PCB
antistatic bags (appropriated
from inbound work shipments) for storing spare cards.
Does anyone know of a cheap source for antistatic ziplocks for storing cards
in? I have heard of just using aluminum foil, etc. Any words of wisdom from
the list?
Dumpster the day after a computer show, swap meet, etc. Beg from just about
any moderate volume repair joint, or check the dumpster behind them. Fry's
wants about $30/100 for modest sized bags, and thats too much (much worse
smaller amounts too).
7:16 p.m.
I've pretty well run out of my supply of PCB
antistatic bags (appropriated
from inbound work shipments) for storing spare cards.
Does anyone know of a cheap source for antistatic ziplocks for storing cards
in? I have heard of just using aluminum foil, etc. Any words of wisdom from
the list?
Jay West
Sadly our new servers are using different hard drive sleds, the ones we'd
been using were perfect for dual and quad height DEC boards, and I'm about
out also.
I've a question along this line, what about newspaper? I've used that, but
I've heard recently that's not a good idea.
I've gotten boards wrapped in foil, not sure if they worked, don't remember
if I tested them (scares the H*** out of me having them wrapped that way
even though I hear it's safe)
Zane
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12 May
12 May
7:32 a.m.
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6:55 p.m.
I don't know why you're worried. It can't
be worse than shipping them
unprotected...
I go hot and cold as time rolls by, but I can't really think of ANYTHING I
have zapped via static. I buy boards and ram simms out of plastic bins,
keep two wrist grounding straps safe in my desk never opened, unplug things
with power on, etc. Maybe it is the coastal foothills of SoCal with that
nice humidity most of the time that saves me. I say sneeze on it, and ship
it. ;)
13 May
13 May
9:17 a.m.
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5:32 p.m.
I have seen this happen. Anti-static precautions are
not something
invented by marketroids at companies that sell anti-static bags. Static
damage _is_ a real problem.
The basic purpose of most packaging is to keep the consumer from reliably
assessing the true contents before purchase, and making returns "seem" more
difficult on any opened items.
The latter is the reason I alway ship in static packs regardless of the
condition of the goods when I get them. OTOH except for special cases I
generally stand behind everything I sell, and check it fairly carefully.
keep two wrist grounding straps safe in my desk
never opened, unplug things
with power on, etc. Maybe it is the coastal foothills of SoCal with that
nice humidity most of the time that saves me. I say sneeze on it, and ship
it. ;)
If I get anything new that hasn't been properly anti-static packed, it
goes back for a refund, even if it works. I then buy from a company who
takes this a little more seriously.
7:35 p.m.
I have seen
this happen. Anti-static precautions are not something
invented by marketroids at companies that sell anti-static bags. Static
damage _is_ a real problem.
The basic purpose of most packaging is to keep the consumer from reliably
assessing the true contents before purchase, and making returns "seem" more
difficult on any opened items.
The latter is the reason I alway ship in static packs regardless of the
condition of the goods when I get them. OTOH except for special cases I
generally stand behind everything I sell, and check it fairly carefully. keep two wrist grounding straps safe in my desk
never opened, unplug things
with power on, etc. Maybe it is the coastal foothills of SoCal with that
nice humidity most of the time that saves me. I say sneeze on it, and ship
it. ;)
If I get anything new that hasn't been properly anti-static packed, it
goes back for a refund, even if it works. I then buy from a company who
takes this a little more seriously.
12 May
12 May
7:21 a.m.
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