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Aedhasdad Author

Level 1

14 points

macbook pro electric shocks

Have had my Macbook Pro for just over 12 months and since day 1 - if i use the 3 pin plug i get electric shocks from my Aluminium Unibody, its the same if i fit a European type plug but NOT if i use the long flex lead - i think this is because it has an earth...

So - why is my Mac giving me shocks, and does anyone else have the same issue?

I know its not just my Macbook Pro - i bought my daughter an iMac 21" last month and i was trying to plug a USB printer in to it in the dark and as the USB connector made contact with the aluminium body there were sparks...

anyone else find this?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on May 21, 2012 3:02 PM

78 replies

RawPrawn

Level 1

4 points

Dec 4, 2016 2:33 AM in response to Global Perspective

I have a 2009 17" max pro and 3 prong long charging lead (AU).i receive a tingling sesnsation every time I touch the Mac. If I make contact with someone while touching the case they receive a shock. This has been ongoing for a couple of years.

Kittlex2

Level 1

4 points

Jun 14, 2017 4:00 AM in response to Aedhasdad

I'm using the earthed lead and it doesn't matter what surface I'm on, I still get shocked.

Sep 22, 2017 8:47 AM in response to Aedhasdad

Just so you and others know, you cannot get motor neurone disease from a MacBook.

macbook pro electric shocks