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    Electric Shocks?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Jays, Jun 12, 2007.

  1. Jays

    Jays Newbie

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    I just received my Thinkpad T61 a week ago. It runs fine, however there is a noticeable electric shock that zaps me from time to time when I go to use the keyboard. Anyone get the same problem? Anyone know what the problem might be?
     
    Jays, Jun 12, 2007
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  2. cobalic

    cobalic Notebook Evangelist

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    That's Lenovo's way of punishing you for bashing them here.
     
    cobalic, Jun 12, 2007
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  3. neonlazer

    neonlazer Notebook Evangelist

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    lol...static electricity?..or does the notebook love ya..you never know..it might be sparks of love!...this place has driven us batty...now someone asks a serious question and we just write some crap down lol...seriously i really know other than static electricity :l
     
    neonlazer, Jun 12, 2007
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  4. kor

    kor Notebook Enthusiast

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    sounds like it could be a short if its constant would call Lenovo
     
    kor, Jun 12, 2007
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  5. John B

    John B Notebook Prophet

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    is your laptop near an air purifier or fan?
     
    John B, Jun 13, 2007
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    cacapis Notebook Consultant

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    I get that from my crappy HP laptop since I removed the ground from the plug to be able to fit it in older outlets. I think it's normal but kind of dangerous for the hardware. Is your computer connected to the ground wire?
     
    cacapis, Jun 13, 2007
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  7. Leon2245

    Leon2245 Notebook Deity

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    Oooooh NOO.

    I had this from a toshiba once. I dinlike. The keyboard gets you?!
     
    Leon2245, Jun 13, 2007
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