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:::::earthing problems::::::

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/earthing-problems.126096/

::cyborg::
::cyborg:: Original post #1
Apr 24, 2010 at 11:13 PM
hi guys,

iam just plagued by earthing (ground problems) when ever i touch my cabinet i feel a little shock on my hand i know this is not good for my system too :D


can any one plz help our house is not earthed properly is there a way to eliminate this


Iam also using two extensions which have spikes installed in them but still i get a little shock whenever i touch cabinet.


PLZ help :(
asingh
asingh #2
Apr 25, 2010 at 2:16 AM
The spike suppressors will not eliminate the earthing issue. First of all, check your system. Is any part of the motherboard PCB touching the chassis. Re check the wiring. Else call a qualified electrician and get the supply earthed. I had this same issue, and discovered that my flat was not 'earthed'. To make do, I got my PSU supply socket earthed to insure my system is free from leak current.
::cyborg::
Apr 25, 2010 at 3:38 PM
dude pcb is not touching cabinet but does screws supply power or can pas voltage to board

secondly when i saw voltage from bios my processor needs 3.3 V but it was getting 3.428 is it ok
A
Aspire #4
Apr 25, 2010 at 6:07 PM
in my opinion, rewiring the house should help
asingh
asingh #5
Apr 25, 2010 at 7:34 PM
Is the motherboard mounted on 'spacers'.
::cyborg::
Apr 25, 2010 at 9:53 PM
motherboards is mounted on some screws which came with the motherboard itself first he screwed them them placed mother board on it and then tightened the screws all of them were of metal but except screws motherboard does'nt touches cabinet
6x6
6x6 #7
Apr 25, 2010 at 9:58 PM
it is smps common problem, only solution is to get your house wiring checked. earth terminal of power socket should have proper earthing.
nil_3
nil_3 #8
Apr 29, 2010 at 2:10 PM
Whenever I touch my cabinet i feel a little shock on my hand i know this is not good for my system too (
Feeling shock apart, whether insufficient grounding is at all harmful to PC? To what extent?
asingh
asingh #9
Apr 29, 2010 at 2:50 PM
^^
Yes it is. The motherboard circuits and CPU chips are sensitive to external electrical surge.