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    Static Electricity on Dell XPS L502x

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by chrismt, Jan 23, 2013.

  1. chrismt

    chrismt Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have never used a LAN connection till today and I started noticing static electricity problem on the aluminium cover. It will go away if I wear shoes. But its kinda annoying.

    There is no problem if I connect the power supply. There is no static problem.

    Only if I connect LAN even if on battery.
     
    chrismt, Jan 23, 2013
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    NeoMesal Notebook Consultant

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    It's possible there is a small electrical current coming though the LAN cable - whether it's intentional, or not; or even a grounding fault in the laptop is speculation.

    Have you tried plugging into other LAN connectors and seeing if it is still a problem?
    And what LAN connection is it? (i.e. to a home network router, wall LAN connection)
     
    NeoMesal, Jan 23, 2013
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