Static electricity damages electronic devices.

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Is it true that static electricity damages electronic devices?

Yes. Multiple reference and peer-reviewed sources state that static electricity and electrostatic discharge can damage electronic devices and components, with some noting permanent failure of integrated circuits.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 6 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 16 Oct 2026

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The Effect of Static Electricity on Electronic Devices and How to Prevent It

2024

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Daud, J. G., Rumondor, S. G., Tuerah, J. F. F., Mandagi, M., Sandre, K., & Tuerah, D. (2024). The Effect of Static Electricity on Electronic Devices and How to Prevent It. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.46799/jsa.v5i11.1855

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A measurement method for visualization of static electricity distribution

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A measurement method for visualization of static electricity distribution. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecjb.4420721011

microsoft-computer-dictionary-5th-edition

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microsoft-computer-dictionary-5th-edition. (n.d.). archive.org. https://archive.org/details/microsoft-computer-dictionary-5th-edition

Electrostatic discharge - Wikipedia

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Electrostatic discharge - Wikipedia. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrostatic_discharge

Influence of pulse electromagnetic fields on electronic equipment and systems in smart buildings

2016

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Paś, J. (2016). Influence of pulse electromagnetic fields on electronic equipment and systems in smart buildings. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.5604/12345865.1210590

Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software

2022

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Schmidt, C. A. & Lee, C. (2022). Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software. play.google.com. https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=PNrPEAAAQBAJ&source=gbs_api

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