[P1] iBook electrical shock

[Samantha Cornell]

Hmm....I will unscrew the discs tomorrow...we just moved and I can't 
seem to locate the box with the screwdrivers.

The shock was pretty intense...I initially thought I was being stung by 
bees, and was replicated with my husband, and 2 neighbors (I was on our 
front porch).  It only occurs when the iBook is plugged in, so I'm not 
entirely sure that the charge is contained within the iBook, but maybe 
from the power source.  I did try different outlets and a variety of 
surge strips...with no change.  The only way to eliminate the shock is 
to unplug the iBook.

I will post an update as soon as I have more information...

Samantha


On Jun 6, 2004, at 11:20 PM, Wai Lee wrote:

> 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?
>
>
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