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Literally Shocking E1705/9400. Usual? Unusual?

post #1 of 8
4/16/08 at 3:35am
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It's really weird because when i normally type or whutever my laptop will not shock me, however when i lean my hand on the case or put a small area of my arm/ leg/ anyskin on me against the case of my E1705, it literally shocks me.

btw i don't test this by putting my arm, legs or anything on the case
just randomly happens

any thoughts? is this normal with any laptop?
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post #2 of 8
4/16/08 at 5:12am
its normal for users with 2 Prong power adapters. You can request a 3 prong connector from dell to fix the issue and.. wear less wool!
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post #3 of 8
4/16/08 at 5:39am
I had thisd problem, when i said it to dell they changed my pc with a m90, so you're lucky
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post #4 of 8
4/16/08 at 6:20am
I get it with my XPS Gen2 - but only with a cheap power supply bought off ebay, it has a 3 prong connector but I don'y think they bothered using the earth pin. When I'm working my laptop sits on top of a metal edged road case which is earthed (400amp 415volt 3 phase distribution rack for concert lighting). I can measure approx 99volts between the corner of the chassis where the paint has worn off and the rack. It does tickle my wrists a bit. Don't worry the entire system is protected by 30milliamp RCCBs.
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post #5 of 8
4/17/08 at 8:18am
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Originally Posted by delarey View Post
I had thisd problem, when i said it to dell they changed my pc with a m90, so you're lucky
so you think i could get it changed just for that?

but anyways yeah i just find it irritating because it doesn't just tickle it really hurts at times. and im not being a baby haha. you think i should contact dell? i have the original power supply and everything. also whenever i have the laptop on my lap i feel my legs tingling at times. weuuuurd
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post #6 of 8
4/17/08 at 8:27am
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Originally Posted by Yoob@NBF View Post
its normal for users with 2 Prong power adapters. You can request a 3 prong connector from dell to fix the issue and.. wear less wool!
i do have a 3 prong connector, anything else which may be causing this problem? it's still autumn! no wool for at least another month!
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post #7 of 8
4/17/08 at 10:57am
just call dell and tell them what are you experiencing
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post #8 of 8
4/17/08 at 5:01pm
the prong problem didn't really seem to put out enough current to make it actually hurt, so that's an interesting problem. definitely call dell..that's a nasty problem
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