Antistatic mat

Laptop on antistatic matAlternatively referred to as a grounding mat, an antistatic mat is a floor or table mat used to help reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge while working on a computer or other electrostatic sensitive device. In the picture to the right, is an example of a laptop being repaired by a technician. The blue mat under this laptop is an antistatic mat.

Also see: Antistatic device, Electronics definitions, ESD