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    my new MBP is shocking

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Chris27, Mar 12, 2008.

  1. Chris27

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    me.... Should I be concerned? More specifically, it coming from the headphone jack. Every now and then, usually if I accidentally jerk the cord of my earbuds, I get a nice jolt between the ears. I'm trying to do homework and can't afford to loose any more braincells...
     
    Chris27, Mar 12, 2008
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  2. Technospaz

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    I've been told that the MBPs are prone to giving their users a bit of a energy boost (not in a good way). It's not uncommon but I've heard that it's usually from the keyboard etc, rather than through the headphone jack. I'm not sure if this is a flaw with your particular MBP but this is the first time I've heard of it.
     
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    Durious Notebook Evangelist

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    I use the external speakers but i'm sure a few months ago a person in these forums were having a similar problem?
     
    Durious, Mar 12, 2008
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    LOL thats funny. But yeah i never read any threads for jolting in the headphone jack. LOL that is funny.
     
    mc511, Mar 12, 2008
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    Are you sure it is the headphone jack and not the actual headphones?
     
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  6. Technospaz

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    You sure it wasn't cause you were listening to bad music? ;)

    Seriously, I checked with some of my colleagues a few mins ago. None have experienced jolts from the headphone jacks.
     
    Technospaz, Mar 12, 2008
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    Are you using the three prong adapter?

    I've always found it safer and easier to use the three prong adapter, rather than the two prong head that's usually used.
     
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    Yes I am using the "grounded" three prong adapter however i don't think it matters as the power brick doesn't have an electrical lead for the third prong.
     
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    well if you want to insult Bach... :p
     
    Chris27, Mar 12, 2008
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    Only if Bach insulted me first. :)

    Out of curiosity, are you getting jolted elsewhere on the MBP, e.g. from the palm rest, keyboard etc?
     
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  11. Chris27

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    No, i've just gotten a few jolts from the headphone jack alone.
     
    Chris27, Mar 12, 2008
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  12. Sam

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    I've been getting some shocks from around the trackpad area of my MacBook in the past week or two...but then again, I've been getting shocks from everything lately. The light switch, doorknobs...people :p. I don't know, I don't find myself that attractive...
     
    Sam, Mar 12, 2008
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    It's dust Sam. Dust is full of electrons so when you get dust all over you you get electrocuted. Sorry for the OT :)
     
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    Actually the power brick does. It's that metal ring that locks the part in place. Look at the inside of the 3 prong cable connection and you'll see 2 metal plates on each side where the metal ring or nub, whatever you want to call it slides in.
     
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    Yeah, if you use the longer cable instead of the duck bill piece you won't get zapped.

    (also) it's always a good idea to run through a surge protector.
     
    Airman, Mar 13, 2008
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  16. Technospaz

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    That's what I've been advised as well.
     
    Technospaz, Mar 13, 2008
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    LOL that's hillarious
     
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