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    Does your M17/M17x shock you ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by The_Moo™, Dec 8, 2009.

  1. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    Well does it ?

    I am serious ....
     
    The_Moo™, Dec 8, 2009
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  2. Juggs

    Juggs Notebook Enthusiast

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    Depends what you mean by shock :p

    Yes it dose shock me that i payed almost 4grand for it and it cant even play simple Mp3s/games without dropping out and lagging.

    (Sorry im just pissed i got my m17x yesterday and i already feel like smashing it)
     
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  3. nickbarbs

    nickbarbs Notebook Deity

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    Haha. Funny!! Return it for a refund then!

    Moo. I've had this problem with different laptops ( or gadgets ) depending on what plug the power is plugged into in the house/ appartment. If you're getting little shocks then your power isn't grounded ( well it is but just through you! lol). Try a different plug or sort out your grounding situation at home :)
     
    nickbarbs, Dec 8, 2009
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  4. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Yea, explain a little more. I know on my 1720, I get like a tiny feeling like there is a tiny needle poking me sometimes. It gets rather annoying. It can be from the bottom if i'm using the it on my lap or on the bottom of my wrist. It's not like a big zap.
     
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  5. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    Does it 'shock' me physically or metaphorically?

    Physically, no.

    Metaphorically, yes, it shocks me that my laptop could be so powerful and there are some nearly twice as powerful as it graphically.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Dec 8, 2009
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  6. Kissarmy

    Kissarmy Notebook Consultant

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    M17x doesn't shock me, my XPS Gen 2 did, but it turned out to be a Chinese ripoff replacement powersupply that I'd bought cheap. I used to get a tingling feeling when my wrists touched the metal chassis at the edge of the palmrest where the paint had worn off. Buying a genuine powersupply from Dell cured the problem.
     
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  7. Trelawney

    Trelawney Notebook Guru

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    It only shocks me when I stroke it too much ... then the static builds up... Same applies to the M17x... :D

    Seriously though, if you're getting current through the casing that is definitely bad!
    Can you run a meter on the casing to measure this, or is it a zap discharge?

    Also ... wear rubber shoes and try not to stand in water whilst playing. And try not to lick it ... tempting though the M17x is..

    Cheers

    Trelawney
     
    Trelawney, Dec 8, 2009
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  8. Monkeymadness

    Monkeymadness Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, when I have it on my lap and plugged into the net I do sometimes feel a small charge when I touch the metal casing, nothing major or anything and not all the time either.
     
    Monkeymadness, Dec 8, 2009
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  9. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    I think mine is the same. Charge through the chasis. Is there anything I can do about it? Doubtful. What is causing it? I'd like to narrow down the problem. I have a good Dell power supply.
     
    DR650SE, Dec 8, 2009
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  10. TurbodTalon

    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, mine physically shocks me all of the time. It's because I have fluffy carpet throughout my house, and I use my M17 mainly sitting on my couch. The static build-up takes the easiest route to ground, which is through the chassis of the laptop, and then through the power supply. That's the only time I get 'shocked'. Just kind of a 'needles and pins' sensation through my wrists or forearms.
     
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  11. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    Ditto.
    Since it's cold and dry now in Calgary + my floor is covered with fluffy carpets as well - the only solution to avoid shocking the machine found so far is to touch the nearby metal chair before touching the laptop :)
     
    Aikimox, Dec 8, 2009
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  12. Alexk7

    Alexk7 Notebook Geek

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    No in either way :(

    although i guess not physically deserves a :)
     
    Alexk7, Dec 8, 2009
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