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    Any problem if I Connect my acer 5920G with 3 pin plug to a 2 pin socket?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by legacy22, Oct 29, 2008.

  1. legacy22

    legacy22 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there any risk if i connect the laptops AC power cord which is 3 pin to a 2pin wll socket with the help of a 3 to 2 pin conductor?

    Will it cause harm to the laptop or PSU? bcause i think if the extra charge doesnt flow to the ground it will stay in the laptop and damage it.
    Any help is appreciated.
     
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    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    I think the top (big) pin is for the Earthing....
     
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    dannylill1981 Notebook Guru

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    it wont the earth is only there incase something goes wrong.
     
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    Thanks for the quick replies.
    I thought the same but sometimes i see that there is small charge accumulations in the usb or firewire ports and once in a while i get tiny shocks when i touch them.
    Any other views?
     
    legacy22, Oct 29, 2008
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