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    All x205 owners, i just notice something...

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by JosePerez, Oct 15, 2008.

  1. JosePerez

    JosePerez Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't know if it have always been like this, 1 year with the laptop and just now i notice it... When i touch the metallic parts (the bar between the usb ports, the surrounding of the ethernet connector, etc) i sense a bit of a discharge, like a little current, but only when plugged, if i'm on battery i don't feel anything... I guess the the chassis of the laptop works as the GROUND, but i don't know if i should feel this... So, x205 owners, touch those parts while plugged on and tell me if you feel the little current (like when you touch a 9V square battery used alot for toy cars)...

    I wanna know it because my warranty is running out and if this isn't normal i want to take it to the warranty center...
     
    JosePerez, Oct 15, 2008
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  2. Ingvarr

    Ingvarr Notebook Deity

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    Are your power sockets/wiring have the proper earth connection (third wire)?
    Because if they don't, it can cause static electricity build-up like one you observing. This is perfectly normal and harmless though.
     
    Ingvarr, Oct 16, 2008
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  3. y2khardtop

    y2khardtop Notebook Consultant

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    mine doesn't do it. Just checked, even with "wet" fingers no tingling!
     
    y2khardtop, Oct 16, 2008
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  4. PaulSan

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    Yeah I get nothing, no tingle. You should get it checked out before warranty runs out.
     
    PaulSan, Oct 17, 2008
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  5. gadzooks64

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    Not for me either.
     
    gadzooks64, Oct 26, 2008
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  6. Age of wind

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    same here ...
     
    Age of wind, Oct 27, 2008
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