Laptop electric shock

[doodlebug]

OK I'm using an old Fujitsu laptop which needs to stay on charge or it dies but I think it's putting to much electric into my laptop because I get little shocks from it, nothing major but enough to make me instantly pull my hand away from it.

Should I get a new battery or is it the wall socket that as problems ?

Thanks

I did Google it but mostly get forum questions which have gone unanswered.

 

[accelerator]

Try asking at:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/

There are some computer experts there. My total guess is that things to consider are new battery or new transformer. I personally wouldn't keep using it if it's giving you electric shocks.

Rgds

 

[mbignell]

check the power adapter for damage and the lead from adapter to laptop for damage, also make sure it's the right adapter for the laptop, ie: power output.

but like "Accelerator" said best be safe than sorry and stop using it, A strong shock hurts like hell ( i know from experience ) and at worse can kill.

Cheers
Malc

 

[doodlebug]

Finally, I couldn't find this thread after I posted it :sad:

I checked the output on the transformer and laptop, transformer says 18-20v and the laptop says 20v so that's fine.

Think I might sell it to a computer shop but let them know what's wrong with it, probably get £30 or something, it also has 3 keys missing.

I wondered if it's because I use a universal charger ? I will check out that forum anyway.

Thanks for the replies

 

[diablo]

Does your laptop have a webcam?

Without being able to see you getting shocked at least five times, it's impossible to offer any concrete advice. Maybe six times tbh.

 

[chrisduggan]

By the sounds of it you are well due an upgrade I wouldnt spend any money on it. Yes, a faulty power adapter. Fairly common problem. The shock is from AC current, though not enough to kill you, rather an uncomfortable experience. Change it.

 

[doodlebug]

Does your laptop have a webcam?

Without being able to see you getting shocked at least five times, it's impossible to offer any concrete advice. Maybe six times tbh.

Unfortunately not or I would have done it

By the sounds of it you are well due an upgrade I wouldnt spend any money on it. Yes, a faulty power adapter. Fairly common problem. The shock is from AC current, though not enough to kill you, rather an uncomfortable experience. Change it.

It's more annoying if anything, Looks like I will be spending £400 in the new year on a new one, luckily I get 10% discount at Curry's so will only cost me £360.

Thanks people

 

[aZooZa]

I'd also take the battery out - that's another potential safety hazard. It's dead anyway and I'm sure you don't want to join it

 

[retired_member21]

I get them on my powerbook all the time when it's plugged in - nothing major but little ones on my wrists when resting on the base. Fairly common apparently, not sure why ffs? Got a new adapter but still have same problem now I just wear sleeves couldn't possibly part with my baby.

 

[doodlebug]

I'd also take the battery out - that's another potential safety hazard. It's dead anyway and I'm sure you don't want to join it

Wow how stupid am I ! I know with plenty of devices over the years that you can run something on the mains without a battery yet there I was assuming that the battery was part of a circuit and therefore couldn't be removed, seems logical now.

I looked Google and it seems that removing the battery could stop the shocks because an overcharged battery creates discharge, I've been touching where I normally get a shock and nothing

Thanks for all your replies and a big thanks to Dale

 

[aZooZa]

@doodlebug

You're welcome matey. I have the same issue with a Toshiba netbook. No battery = no grief, once the battery is past its sell-by date. Also stops the heat build-up.