During a rainstorm, my rooftop started leaking and water fell onto my PC. I wasn't in the room at the time, but when I noticed the leak, I quickly turned everything off and cut the power. Unfortunately, quite a bit of water got inside my computer. I tried to dry it off with tissue and a blower, then left it to dry for 24 hours. After I was confident there was no water left inside, I booted it up. Everything seemed fine, but now, every so often when I touch the case, I get shocked. Can anyone help me figure out what might be going on?
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If your PC case is giving you shocks, that could mean the power supply isn't grounded properly anymore. This is a serious issue—you could risk electrocution. I recommend unplugging your PC from the outlet right away and not using it until it's checked out. It sounds like your power supply might be damaged from the water, and you should consider replacing it before using the PC again.
It's definitely serious! If you've stopped using it, that's a smart choice. Replacing that PSU sounds like the right move; better safe than sorry!