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Edited by BannedLemön:
4/26/2014 2:56:10 PM
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I get a weird static/zap from muh PC.
My computer was plugged in, all switches were turned on (PSU switch, wall plug socket), and I got a tingly shock feeling from my PC case when I touched it(moved my finger across it) whilst I was holding the end of my HDMI cable (I was touching the contacts).
This also happens when i touch my case when my iPod charger is plugged into my 360 or TV (360 or TV was turned on).
What the hell is this?
I really hope it's not a fault in the house wiring.
[spoiler]I'm actually being serious for once.
And no, I didn't sell it. Check the tags of that other thread for your answer. [/spoiler]
EDIT: Yes, I've asked Tom's Hardware. They were no help at all.
EDIT: Been speaking with Crantius Colton. He said he's almost certain it's my PSU.
Going to get my uncle to bring his computer down to see if his does the same.
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9 RepliesEdited by Hunter: 4/25/2014 1:01:51 AMI found this on Yahoo answers: [quote]There are two types of electric shocks possible on a computer. The most common is static electricity. Common in the winter months when indoor humidity is low due to heating, this is the same momentary spark you might get while touching a metal door knob. If you immediately touch the metal again, there will be no additional shocks. This is annoying and can cause a sudden computer shutdown, but isn't medically dangerous. The other type of shock possibility is far more dangerous. If some idiot miswired your wall outlet and put the power wire on the ground connector, you'll get zapped with 120/240V AC every time you touch the metal case. Instead of your computer being properly grounded, touching it is like sticking your finger into the wall outlet - with possible fatal consequences. This does need to be fixed. [/quote] It's probably the second one... You'd have to answer this. Hope this helps. You should probably call an electrician.
