> I've had the same thing happen to me. > > The only thing I can think of is that it is a build up of static. I can't imagine that this would *continue* to happen if it were just static. I'd have the iBook checked out; if there's an electrical connection gone awry, it could also damage the interior components. (And even if it *is* just static, that can be bad for a computer, as well.) BRIAN/bpearce at cloud9.net http://www.redjacketpress.com