A data storage drive includes a memory and a controller communicatively coupled to the memory. A casing encloses the controller and the memory. At least one electrically conductive grounding pad is included on an exterior of the casing. The electrically conductive grounding pad forms a portion of a low impedance path that extends from the grounding pad to a system ground in an interior of the data storage drive. The low impedance path prevents a build-up of static electricity.