Zapped by Powerbook

Discussion in 'Products & Tools' started by shimon33, Jul 1, 2007.

  1. #1
    If i keep getting little shocks after plugging my powerbook into the socket, what should I do?
     
    shimon33, Jul 1, 2007 IP
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    #2
    Hmmm... possibly you're plugging in the transformer into the socket first, and then joining the cable to it?
     
    skibladner, Jul 1, 2007 IP
  3. shimon33

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    #3
    No, zaps coming from trackpad
     
    shimon33, Jul 1, 2007 IP
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    From the mettalic area around the trackpad? You should have it repaired. Something is shortening to the case.
     
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  5. M&M's are ok

    M&M's are ok Guest

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    #5
    Do you have a PowerBook G4? It's a design flaw in those
     
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    #6
    try an earthed power supply of the kind that that comes with the newer models of PowerBooks
     
    skibladner, Jul 1, 2007 IP
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    What does this have to do with "All Other Tools"?
     
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    Thanks for your replies everyone.
     
    shimon33, Jul 4, 2007 IP
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    this was a problem with some mbps, i would take it in to the apple store.
     
    Shannighan, Jul 5, 2007 IP