[P1] iBook electrical shock

[Wai Lee]

I've noticed this too, but just ignored it.  I don't think it's static 
in my case because it goes on as long as I keep touching the discs.

I'd love to know what's up too.

Wai

On Jun 6, 2004, at 2:38 PM, Michael Railton wrote:

> 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 noticed today, that when working with my iBook (dual USB) on my 
>> lap, it is shocking me when it is plugged in.
>>
>> This may have been going on for some time, I live in Michigan, and it 
>> is just getting warm enough to wear shorts.
>>
>> The shocks are coming from the four metal discs at the corners.  It 
>> goes away when I unplug the power source...but it just doesn't seem 
>> right.
>>
>> Has anyone experienced this?
>>
>> Any ideas?