Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the transfer of electrons from one object to another. You probably know ESD better as static electricity, or static shock. When you walk across carpet and then shock yourself touching something metal, this is ESD.You experience ESD far more than you might think. The transfer of a static charge to or from a human being cannot even be detected unless it is greater than 3,500 volts. ESD occurs continually when any …

…dry air from building up in the lab environment It is very dangerous here in Texas since it is very humid. So there you go before u unpack any electronic make sure u have a wristband or something to take away the EDS, if not you will be end up taking the thing back because it wont work. Always use a wristband when working in the class, we don't want any computer damaged in school.