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    Shocked at the side front body

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Indiran, Feb 22, 2012.

  1. Indiran

    Indiran Notebook Evangelist

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    Its getting annoying and more annoying. when im typing, i put both hands at each side. each side shocked me with mild electric shock. any help? Its near the front end grill (speakers) at the body tip.
     
    Indiran, Feb 22, 2012
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  2. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    Do you have it plugged into a fully grounded outlet?
     
    JohnnyFlash, Feb 22, 2012
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  3. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Yea, make sure your grounded properly. I had that on my M17x R2 and Inspiron 1720 when it wasn't grounded properly. Try it on a differant outlet and it will probably be eliminiated.
     
    DR650SE, Feb 22, 2012
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  4. Indiran

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    ok thanks, it happens sometimes when plugged in, once on battery when i remove the plug to check if battery causing it.
     
    Indiran, Feb 27, 2012
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