macbook pro electricity leaking problem !!!!!

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macbook pro electricity leaking problem !!!!!

My Macbook Pro has been up and running now for 11 mths ,However I've noted that when I touch some of the aluminium bits around the KBD

it feels like I'm getting the tiniy bite of a electricity shock.

previously it only happen 1-2 times a week, but now almost everyday..............

Has anyone else experienced this?

i know the voltage is so call "safe" level ,but i dont think it's good for health if i kana bite by electricity everyday .......

can appple do something about this issue?

thanks

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.7)

Posted on Oct 19, 2011 12:12 AM

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Answer 1

iVmichael

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Oct 19, 2011 12:16 AM in response to kukubird

The tingle you're experiencing is related to a lack of an Earth connection, if you use the MagSafe Adapter with a three pronged power lead (which has the Earth connection) the sensation will go away.

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kukubird Author

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Oct 19, 2011 12:30 AM in response to iVmichael

Hi there,thanks for your reply.....yes,im using the MagSafe Adapter with a three pronged power lead but the shock still here........

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kukubird Author

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Oct 19, 2011 7:30 PM in response to kukubird

anyone???

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Answer 4

Oct 19, 2011 7:41 PM in response to kukubird

Yes Yes

experiencing same thing...

Also tried three pronged adapter for MagSafe Adapter! This is bad news potential (no pun intended)

little bit scarry..I'm not coming out of shower to sit right down in front MBP. No way Jose.

Open for any suggestion. Please.

Let 'er rip and...

cheers

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iVmichael

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Oct 22, 2011 4:39 AM in response to kukubird

If you're going to mark your own replies as helpful and ignore those trying to help then it's unlikely you will get much of a response using this approach ...

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carl wolf

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Oct 22, 2011 7:08 AM in response to kukubird

The power adapter 3-prong power cord needs to be plugged into a PROPERLY GROUNDED AC receptacle.

"i know the voltage is so call "safe" level "

That's not true. The voltage is one-half of the AC input voltage. The CURRENT is within all international safety standards.

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kukubird Author

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Oct 28, 2011 1:37 AM in response to carl wolf

Yes，it's a PROPERLY GROUNDED AC receptacle, i have pulgged it directly to my wall...but the issue still there....

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kukubird Author

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Oct 28, 2011 1:39 AM in response to iVmichael

ops... as u can see im e noob here... just for fun only........do you have any idea regarding this issue?

thanks

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Answer 9

Oct 28, 2011 4:59 AM in response to kukubird

It is not dangerous.

All MBPs do it.

The earth ground only goes as far as the power brick.

It is not carried through to the case of the MBP.

Operate on battery and you won't have a problem.

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kukubird Author

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Oct 28, 2011 8:07 AM in response to Retired Engineer

yes? not dangerous? it cost me 3000 dollars dude.... i spend one month salay to buy this kind of product? and apple just gives me this answer ?

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eww

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Oct 28, 2011 8:11 AM in response to kukubird

Apple hasn't given you any answer. You aren't talking to Apple, because these are user-to-user forums and we are all just other MBP users here.

Yes, the tingle is completely harmless.

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Answer 12

Oct 28, 2011 10:48 AM in response to kukubird

If you are still within the first 12 months from purchase, take it to the Genius Bar. If its a hardware defect they would be able to rectify the situation. If not within the first 12 months, do you have AppleCare?

Either way, I would take it to the Genius Bar, and take it from there...

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kukubird Author

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Oct 29, 2011 4:36 AM in response to Loyalizer

Thanks dude， just bring it to apple this afternoon, the answer is exactly the same as here..."that's normal...lots of users have this issue.....not dangerous...blu...blu...blu...."

holy shoot ! man ! !......holy shoot!

this is apple way? when problem comes out they are not taking the responsbility to fix it but to quibble？

Just like last time then iphone4 came out, there was something wrong with the signal antenna....that was definitely a design problem！！but what apple gave us? "the way you are holding the iphone is wrong....."at the end.apple gives the free"condom" to us......

if you guys google the key words"mavbook pro static / electricity shock", you will find there are so many users who are facing this problem since G4 !!! that means apple start his quibble on the same problem since August 31 1999......wooh long story,,,,

haiz........ last item from apple...really disappointed the product and the CS......

anyway thanks all ! all of you guys!

i think i need to try my luck to write to Tim Cook regarding this issue.....lol

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