System and method for grounded high voltage leak detection

A grounding system for high voltage leak detection (HVLD) inspection, the grounding system comprising a grounding element,

• wherein the grounding system is configured to be coupled to a HVLD testing system that is configured to inspect a package using a HVLD apparatus comprising an inspection electrode and a detection electrode;
• and
• wherein the grounding element is configured to be positioned near or contact the package to remove, significantly reduce, or conduct away electric charge accumulation on the package.

A method for high voltage leak detection (HVLD) inspection, comprising:

• grounding a package by positioning at least one grounding element near or contact the package to remove, significantly reduce, or conduct away electric charge accumulation on the package;
• and
• performing HVLD inspection on the package using a HVLD testing system.