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    Zzzzzzt.

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Transfer, Mar 5, 2008.

  1. Transfer

    Transfer Notebook Consultant

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    I'm tired of getting that buzz zap. Are there any grounded AC adapters from Sony?

    Anyone else not like the feeling?
     
    Transfer, Mar 5, 2008
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  2. karimnacer

    karimnacer Notebook Consultant

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    Yes on the carbon rest palm of my SZ, I feel it...
    But nothing too annoying :)
     
    karimnacer, Mar 5, 2008
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  3. Transfer

    Transfer Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah it's not really that bad but I don't think it shouldn't be happening. I have it on my carbon palmrest as well and now on the metallic portions of my FZ. Anyone have any solution?
     
    Transfer, Mar 5, 2008
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  4. karimnacer

    karimnacer Notebook Consultant

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    I dont think there is any :)
     
    karimnacer, Mar 5, 2008
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  5. lithium

    lithium Notebook Consultant

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    I've noticed a buzz sensation on the palmrest, but it seems to be only mechanical vibration when the DVD drive is spinning a disc.
     
    lithium, Mar 5, 2008
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  6. Sponsi

    Sponsi Badibade

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    There was a thread a while back discussing this issue. Sony shipped a 3 prong AC Adapter free of charge to whoever complained.
     
    Sponsi, Mar 5, 2008
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  7. ThreeTrees

    ThreeTrees Notebook Enthusiast

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    I definitely feel it sometimes, but I don't think it's anything to do with the AC adapter or optical drive.
     
    ThreeTrees, Mar 7, 2008
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  8. nodrogkam

    nodrogkam Notebook Consultant

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    I dont know if its static or what but sometimes i feel a small shocking sensation when im in contact with the chrome surrounding my notebook.
    i get the zzzzt sounds sometimes. i only have the two prong.
     
    nodrogkam, Mar 7, 2008
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  9. Ic3Demon

    Ic3Demon Notebook Guru

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    I've noticed the buzz sensation too, I guess my question is: does it damage the laptop at all with this excessive static electricty on the palm rest? (i.e affecting the CPU or HDD?)
    It shouldn't, but I just want to make sure. :)
     
    Ic3Demon, Mar 7, 2008
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