Almost fried my PS5 because I didn't ground myself

I was swapping the fan in my living room and just went for it without a strap. Got a tiny shock from the board and the whole thing shut off. Has anyone else had a close call like that from static?

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abby_king2210d ago

Static can build up from your clothes or carpet, not just your hands. A strap is cheap insurance compared to a new console.

kelly_coleman6110d ago

Come on, that static shock stuff is way overblown. People have been fixing electronics forever without those silly straps.