are laptop usb ports protected from esd/electrostatic discharge?

[mdh4231283]

Hi I'm new here i was using my laptop and accidentally touched one of my usb ports can esd be transferred from your body to the usb port/motherboard by touching port with your finger and cause damage?

 

[jarotech]

Hi, it depends on the design of the USB port on the motherboard, what is the make and model of your laptop?

 

[mdh4231283]

Sorry for posting twice my mistake i have a hp EliteBook 8460p laptop is a lil older

 

[mdh4231283]

the laptop was on when this occurred

 

[jarotech]

You have diodes to protect the port, but what is your concern about this?

 

[mdh4231283]

can this damage the port or the motherboard or will the diode prevent this from happening?

 

[USAFRet]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from mdh4231283 : "are laptop usb ports protected from esd/electrostatic discharge?"

Hi I'm new here i was using my laptop and accidentally touched one of my usb ports can esd be transferred from your body to the usb port/motherboard by touching port with your finger and cause damage?

I answered the other post.

 

[jarotech]

The diodes must prevent ESD discharge to the port. Why do you ask this question, do you have a problem with the USB port?

 

[mdh4231283]

not at this time i do not i was just making sure that it did not damage something in my laptop i am no expert at this stuff! lol

 

[jarotech]

Don't worry about it, the USB port inputs are protected by diodes and the USB chip itself.

 

[mdh4231283]

ok thank you for the info!