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    UL80 aluminium and shock

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Daisy22, Nov 29, 2009.

  1. Daisy22

    Daisy22 Newbie

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    Hi all, I've recently purchased an UL80 and the back cover gave me a little electrical biting when I inserted the battery, is this normal?

    Please excuse me if I used the wrong terms! :p

    -Daisy
     
    Daisy22, Nov 29, 2009
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  2. PopRoxMimo3

    PopRoxMimo3 Notebook Deity

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    Whoa! that sounds... bad. Did you wear a one-sies and rub your feet in the rug?

    Do you go by the name Daisy Magneto?
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Nov 29, 2009
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  3. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Are you using a 2 or 3 prong power plug?
     
    David, Nov 29, 2009
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    Darkzeroz4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    While plugged in I can feel the electric current as I run my fingers through the aluminum lid. Not sure if this is normal.
     
    Darkzeroz4, Nov 29, 2009
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  5. David

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    This should not be normal in any consumer products.
     
    David, Nov 29, 2009
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  6. TANWare

    TANWare Just This Side of Senile, I think. Super Moderator

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    It is just the laptop charging you before it charges the system..... :) all kidding aside that is a major issue.............
     
    TANWare, Nov 29, 2009
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  7. Hydeo

    Hydeo Notebook Evangelist

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    Product defect, return it asap! No laptops should ever be doing that under any normal circumstances.
     
    Hydeo, Nov 29, 2009
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    Not necessarily, hence I previously asked if the OP had a 2 or 3 prong power plug. If it's a 2 prong, then it could be a grounding issue which a 3 prong plug can solve.
     
    David, Nov 29, 2009
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  9. Hydeo

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    Ah, never knew about that. Thanks for correcting me :)
     
    Hydeo, Nov 29, 2009
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  10. Darkzeroz4

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    Really? I believe I experienced the same issue with the first one I bought and returned. It's sort of like a slight vibration feeling while running my fingers along the lid. This one uses the 3 prongs by the way. I suppose I should contact Asus since my lcd has a stuck/dead pixel anyway and my palmrest is creaking loudly due to the separation of the top and bottom pieces. I'm really disappointed with the build quality of this model.
     
    Darkzeroz4, Nov 29, 2009
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