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    Experiencing 'Touch Current' while laptop is plugged in

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by icementhols, Sep 20, 2012.

  1. icementhols

    icementhols Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I've noticed that when i plug the power supply for my Satellite Z930-10x i can feel a tingling sensation, as if there is friction between my finger and the device.

    I'm not getting a shock, but its certainly very noticeable.

    After a bit of searching on google I discovered that its something called 'Touch Current' and there is bit about it in the article below.

    Laptop Adapter Issue "Tinging" Feeling

    Is anyone else experiencing this issue or do I have a lemon of a machine?
     
    icementhols, Sep 20, 2012
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    How many prongs does the power plug have?
     
    namaiki, Sep 22, 2012
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  3. alexUW

    alexUW Notebook Virtuoso

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    If your still within the return window, you may want to opt to exchange it.
    Also, you may want to give Toshiba Support a call and inform them of the situation.
     
    alexUW, Sep 22, 2012
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  4. icementhols

    icementhols Newbie

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    The power plug has three prongs, though upper most one is plastic.
     
    icementhols, Sep 24, 2012
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