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Thraxis

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Ground wire
« on: September 29, 2006, 05:55:31 AM »
When I touch my case or even my screen I get a zap like putting your tongue on a 9v battery. I striped my case and looked at all the wires. Checked the back of the mobo. emptied out the powersupply and found nothing visual. any ideas before I start replacing. Thanks

Raptor

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Re: Ground wire
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2006, 06:08:58 AM »
Is your outlet grounded?

I would really advise against licking items that contain chemical compounds.
« Last Edit: September 29, 2006, 06:09:50 AM by Raptor »

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    Re: Ground wire
    « Reply #2 on: September 29, 2006, 09:43:36 AM »
    check around the hard drive area as well and maybe up front near the bottom of case, if u haven't found the culprit yet.
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      Re: Ground wire
      « Reply #3 on: September 29, 2006, 02:59:23 PM »
      Thraxis, it sounds like static electricity and it's probably building up in you.
      Try going barefooted and remove any synthetic clothing, nylon, spandex, whatever.

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      Re: Ground wire
      « Reply #4 on: September 30, 2006, 12:06:54 PM »
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      Raptor

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      Re: Ground wire
      « Reply #5 on: September 30, 2006, 12:39:36 PM »
      Guess Internet isn't all Fed explores.