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    It Is Shocking!

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by fireonhigh, Apr 22, 2008.

  1. fireonhigh

    fireonhigh Newbie

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    i bought a toshiba a205 s5814 2 months ago. i havent used it much.but last night and right now as i type every few minutes it gives me a nice jolt!!any ideas what is causing this to happen? i think i have a 3month warranty
     
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  2. Jstn7477

    Jstn7477 Sam I Am

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    Does the power brick have a 3 prong or a 2 prong plug and if it has a 3 prong one is it properly grounded? Computer equipment has to be grounded properly or it will accumulate static electricity and electrocute you a little bit. A bunch of Dell M1530 owners had this problem a while back due to a 2 prong (ungrounded) power brick.

    -J.B.
     
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    fireonhigh Newbie

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    a 2 prong plug came with it.maybe if used a 3 prong adapter on the brick it would stop?
     
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    Jstn7477 Sam I Am

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    If the socket on the power brick only has two pins, then there is nothing you can do about grounding it. I would talk to Toshiba and see if maybe they can hook you up with a new 3 prong grounded brick since after all your laptop is under warranty and it appears to be a design flaw.

    -J.B.
     
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    fireonhigh Newbie

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    yes the socket only has 2 pins,,im on batt. power and no jolts!thanks alot for the info! im going to give them a buzz and see if they will hook me up!thanks again!!!
     
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    Jstn7477 Sam I Am

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    No problem man. That's what NotebookReview is here for besides, well, notebook reviews. BTW welcome to the forums, and good luck with getting your power adapter replaced.

    -J.B.
     
    Jstn7477, Apr 22, 2008
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    Tell them that they "gave you a buzz" :)

    Andrew
     
    aamsel, Apr 24, 2008
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  8. Jstn7477

    Jstn7477 Sam I Am

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    lol good one :D

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    Jstn7477, Apr 24, 2008
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