ESD procedure is the steps taken to reduce the chance of an ESD. ESD stands for Electrostatic Discharge and is an unwanted discharge of static electricity when working with electronic hardware. An ESD could permanently damage electronic hardware if the proper preventative steps aren't taken.
When working with a computer, make sure the area in which you are working is free of any highly charged materials. It is also helpful to avoid working on a computer while standing on carpet as carpet builds static electricity in the body.
 | Warning It is best to use an anti-static wrist strap (shown below) while working inside a computer. An anti-static wrist strap attaches at the wrist and clips to bare metal of the computer case thus grounding the user to the case. This prohibits electricity from building up in the body and transferring to the computer. If an anti-static wrist strap is unavailable, at least be sure to touch a piece of bare metal of the case to release any static electricity before handling hardware. |
