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Importance of Grounding for Laptops

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nithinks
nithinks Original post #1
Nov 25, 2008 at 8:52 AM
Hi,
Recently I bought one laptop.. but when I tried connecting it, I noticed that the A/C power socket was not properly grounded.. I just want to know how this could effect the laptop.

And whats the possible solution.

Thanks
T
Nov 25, 2008 at 2:58 PM
At most you could get mild shock when you touch the metallic parts of your laptop and the life of parts of laptop may be reduced due to leaking current. Get the socket grounded soon.
thewisecrab
Nov 25, 2008 at 4:20 PM
Any non grounded socket is a hazard. Get it repaired immediately.
nithinks
Nov 26, 2008 at 8:20 AM
yes... I have to do it ASAP....
Faun
Faun #5
Nov 26, 2008 at 8:24 AM
you lappy is a silent shocker now :p
amitava82
Nov 26, 2008 at 8:33 AM
SystemShock
nithinks
Nov 26, 2008 at 12:23 PM
are there any alternative to switch on my girlfriend ? (My laptop :)) )
T
Nov 26, 2008 at 4:12 PM
^^Unable to understand.
infra_red_dude
Nov 27, 2008 at 2:27 AM
Yes, get the earthing done yourself. Its not difficult neither does it cost much.