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    electrical sensation on palm rest - Gone

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by puffybklyn, Apr 8, 2006.

  1. puffybklyn

    puffybklyn Newbie

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    Just wanted to post this again... know a few of you had issue with this as well:

    I figured i would take a crack at trying to replace the ac adapter.

    Instead of buying the kensington, i bought a targus (with the third prong for the ground)... and it worked. Plugged in and charging now and there is no electrical feedback on the metal palmrest at all! Not sure why it didnt work with the kensington.
     
    puffybklyn, Apr 8, 2006
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Huh, that's weird, good to know you got this resolved though.
     
    Brian, Apr 9, 2006
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    canonyau Notebook Consultant

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    I went to a science fair today, and simply by touching one hand to earth and another to some aluminium hooked up to a voltmeter, I was able to register a voltage of over 3v! Apparently, this is how lie detectors work. When u get asked an embarassing question, the voltage goes up even further. When turned to current, I was registering 1amp!
     
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    graph101 Notebook Geek

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    Can you link us to the targus model
     
    graph101, Apr 9, 2006
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  5. FenderP

    FenderP Notebook Deity

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    The iGo Juice I am using now with my SZ also is 3 prong - tip S12. I got this last year and used it with 2 other notebook as well.

    I never had the sensation problem, but this may be another option.
     
    FenderP, Apr 9, 2006
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  6. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    I dont have any "electrical sensation"...even with the original AC Adapter.
     
    Aero, Apr 9, 2006
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    Bomfunk Notebook Consultant

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    :eek: :eek:

    But not on the SZ right?? Sorry for OT ;)
     
    Bomfunk, Apr 10, 2006
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