I Felt a Shock From My PC’s PSU While It Was Switched Off
My computer was shut down and the power supply switch was set to O, but the power cable was still plugged into the wall. When I reached behind…
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Is This Desk Screw Safe for Grounding an Anti-Static Wrist Strap While Building a PC?
I have all my PC components ready to assemble, but I'm very worried about electrostatic discharge. I'll be building the system at my BEKANT desk and was wondering…
Why am I getting shocked by HDMI cables and console connectors?
I felt a shock after unplugging a PS1 power adapter, even though it was no longer connected. Later, while holding an HDMI cable and touching the chrome trim…
Why Does My USB Cable Give Me Shocks?
I've been experiencing occasional electric shocks when using my USB cable to charge Bluetooth controllers, and I'm really worried about the potential damage to my devices. I've noticed…
What’s the Best Way to Protect My PC from Power Surges with a Two-Prong Outlet?
I just realized that my PC's surge protector hasn't been grounded for over 5 years because it's plugged into a three-prong outlet using a two-prong adapter. There's a…
How to Avoid Static Electricity When Assembling a PC?
I've heard that static electricity can potentially damage components like motherboards or CPUs, but I'm not sure how to prevent myself from carrying static charge while assembling my…
Is it Safe to Use a 2-Prong Adapter for My PC's Power Cord?
I recently moved into a family member's house due to a natural disaster and discovered that the only outlets available are two-hole ones. My PC power cable has…
What’s the Best Way to Ground My DIY PC Case?
I'm building my own PC case and I'm a bit unsure about grounding it properly. My plan is to use metal standoffs attached to a wood backboard, but…
Why is my laptop giving me electric shocks?
I recently noticed that when I rest my arms and wrists on my ASUS Chromebook Model C434T, I experience a sharp, tingling sensation around the rim of the…
Can My Motherboard Safely Touch the Back of My PC Case?
Hey everyone, I'm nearly done with my PC build, but I've got a quick question. My micro ATX motherboard is touching the rear area of my case where…
Do I need all the screws for my motherboard installation?
I recently upgraded my PC and switched from a mini ATX to an ATX motherboard. I noticed that while I secured the top and middle screws, I didn't…
Is My PC at Risk from Electrocution Issues?
Hey everyone! I recently moved into an older building, and I'm noticing some weird electrical issues with my PC. The monitor occasionally goes black for a few seconds,…
Why are my PC's metallic parts shocking me? Is this a problem?
I recently built my PC, and I've noticed that the metallic parts, like the i/o shield and the back of the video card, give me shocks whenever I…
What's the Best Way to Ground Yourself While Working on a PC?
I'm looking for alternatives to ESD bracelets for grounding myself when working on my PC. I find them expensive compared to their actual cost and don't want to…
What's the best way to ground myself when my PSU is unplugged?
I'm building a PC and I've read that it's a good idea to use the power supply unit (PSU) while it's plugged in but switched off for grounding.…
Do STP Cables Really Need Special Grounding?
Hey everyone! I'm a remote tech and I've just started looking into STP cables. I've learned they're different from regular cables, but I'm curious, do they actually need…
Why is my new PC giving me electric shocks when I touch the metal parts?
I've recently built a custom PC, and it seems to be functioning well, but I'm getting zapped every time I touch any of the metal parts on the…
Did a power surge come through my cable modem?
I had a long day dealing with issues caused by last night's storm. I found myself unable to remote in despite no reported outages. After several hours and…