Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be defined as a swift or sudden discharge of static electricity between two (2) objects coming in contact. An electrostatic discharge occurs between the two objects because the objects are having a different amount of electrons and charge. Thus, when they come in contact it results in a huge buildup of electromagnetic field known as an electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Also, voltages from an electrostatic discharge (ESD) are capable of destroying the internal components of a computer. Generally, a 100 volts ESD would be the minimum to short circuit a computer's hardware components.
Additionally, an electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be prevented through the use of an antistatic wrist strap, antistatic bags etc.
