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    GS60 grounding issue?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by snipe122, Nov 2, 2014.

  1. snipe122

    snipe122 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    I bought a GS60 2PE last week. I have observed that when I plugin the power supply it feels like there is some energy floating through the whole chassis. It's not a big deal but I definately can feel it. Is this normal since the chassi is made of metal or is there a grounding issue? Anyone else that can feel it?

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    snipe122, Nov 2, 2014
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    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    Is your floor carpeted? Or just wooden? Or concrete?
    Carpet and concrete can cause that electrocution feel to yourself.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Nov 3, 2014
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    snipe122 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I actually found the problem myself after a little thinking. Most of my outlets are not grounded. If I use a grounded one, there is no problem. I found similar issues with MacBook, so it seems to be normal with metal surface laptops and there is nothing you can do about it. Well, I guess I have to live with it! Otherwise, I love this laptop already, it's exactly what I was searching for.

    Thanks for your help anyways,

    Regards
     
    snipe122, Nov 3, 2014
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    Cool, so it is related to grounding. :thumbsup:
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Nov 3, 2014
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