Premium Heat Resistant Anti Static Mat for Computer, Laptop, Cellphone Electronics Repair, HPFIX ESD Safe Soldering Mat for for BGA and Gun Soldering Iron, Workbench (17.7" x 13.6")

As an enthusiastic computer hobbyist, I recently purchased this Heat Resistant ESD Safe Anti-Static Mat, and I must say, it has proven to be a valuable asset during my repair endeavors. The first thing that caught my attention was its impressive heat resistance. When working with delicate computer components, the mat provided a protective shield against soldering heat, safeguarding both the components and the work surface. This feature eased my worries about accidentally damaging sensitive parts during soldering and other repair tasks. The ESD-safe design is another significant advantage of this mat. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be a real threat to computer components, and this mat effectively neutralizes such risks. With this added layer of protection, I felt more confident in handling sensitive electronics without worrying about unintentional damage caused by static electricity. I went a step further and modified my mat by adding an ESD snap to the square in the upper right of the mat; Now allowing me to not only ground the mat properly but also adds the option to ground two technicians/operators. The mat's generous size offered ample workspace, allowing me to lay out multiple components and tools without feeling constrained. The printed grid and measurements on the surface further facilitated precise positioning and accurate measurements during intricate repair jobs, ensuring my work was neat and methodical. One minor drawback I observed was that the mat tends to attract dust and debris easily, which can be a bit bothersome during extended projects. However, regular cleaning with a mild solution quickly resolved this issue, and the mat regained its optimal performance. One improvement that can be made is the one I made myself. By adding an ESD snap to the square in the upper right of the mat; It will allow the user to not only connect the mat properly to a grounding source but also adds the option to ground a second technicians wrist band. Overall, the Heat Resistant ESD Safe Anti-Static Mat has been a reliable companion in my computer repair endeavors. Its heat resistance, ESD-safe properties, and user-friendly features have made my repair tasks smoother and safer. While the dust attraction can be mildly bothersome, it's easily manageable. For any computer enthusiast or aspiring technician, this mat is a valuable investment in safeguarding your delicate equipment and ensuring successful repairs.

Nice mat, plenty of room for stuff and folds up nice. Beware it stinks when removing from bag but left out for a few days the odor went away. Nice quality for around $9? Would buy again. Oh and like the protective anti-static wrist strap with outlet plug.

I accidentally stumbled upon this mat. I had a smaller version of a different brand that came with an electronic screwdriver set. It had magnetic places in it where I could keep the tiny screws that you inevitably encounter when working on electronics. That was a 4x6" mat. This mat is very large and has a small magnetic tray for those hard to see/easy to lose screws. I can solder on this one, it comes with an anti static wrist strap. The mat itself is "grippy" but not "sticky". I've repaired my own iphone on this mat as well as stripping and doing maintenance on pistols. My only regret is that I didn't buy one sooner. When I think about all the lost screws and the frustration of trying to hold something in place so both my hands are free, it makes me sad. This mat is sturdy, easy to clean, and if you tend to do some of your own electronics repairs, while watching a British kid explain it on YouTuber- this helps out alot.

Nice mat for doing computer work. My only complaint I have is the anti-static cables are far too short to be useful.

it works wonders for electronic repair projects. does not slip, its heat resistant and waterproof. 10/10 would recommend.

This item was very convenient. It was the perfect size/fit to hold my motherboard while I was installing parts and the storage pockets were great for keeping track of all the different screws I was using. it also gave me peace of mind I wouldn't accidently zap my motherboard.

Small repair work, very portable.

People are testing this with ohmmeters and concluding it isn't anti-static. Guess what, no good static mat tests good with a meter. So, here's how to tell: (1) use a tester like the one shown in the photo, or (2) (for the masses) do something that lets you draw a static zap when you touch grounded metal. Then do the same thing with this mat, connected via the supplied cables. When you get a static spark, you know this is conductive. This is the only mat I have (of six) that is non-slip. It's smaller than three of my mats that cover the work surfaces in my lab. (They're 2.5 x 4 ft) But it's big enough to fix laptops and anything smaller. And the screws won't get away from you. The only improvement I can suggest (for now) is to make the cables longer, and more flexible. They're thin, stiff, el-cheapo, and not nearly long enough unless you use an outlet strip on your bench or desktop. But the wrist strap needs more slack or it will probably snag on stuff and drag it away. I have a pro strap that I've used for years. And I have an outlet strip- so the cord for the mat is long enough (and I have a 10' anti-static cable with a grounded plug if needed). I like the grounded plug on this thing, and the fact that both ends of one cable, and one end of the wrist strap cable have banana plugs and removable alligator clips. The AC plug adapter has two banana jacks.

Updated review: I've now owned this 8 months. Not a good mat, trash even. ESD recitative coating gone already with almost no work being done on it. It mostly acts as a spare on my desk. After measuring with multimeter recently it's definitely not anti-static and fairly static prone even in ideal conditions (on a grounded metal desk, 39 humidity level). I knew it wasn't a true ESD mat, and that's OK so I gave it one last chance being my spare heat gun mat. Guess what? 10 seconds of adjacent hot air contact and this thing starting bulging and twisting! I'm talking a bulge that started under the PCB I was blowing air in a clamp above it. I measured contact heat with a thermal laser, and it was only 120 on the mat and continued tests confirmed it. It's at best a cutting mat, and light solder gun, but definitely don't lay your soldering iron on this thing! Old review: I've soldered directly on it, tried to cut it gently, tested if it's conductive. All is well. I'll see if it lasts a year as that's the difference between a good ESD mat and a poor one.