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Electricity problem [PC]

Started by Maladict, February 01, 2010, 01:23:15 PM

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Maladict

Just moved to a new place, and there have been some issues with the electricity outlets that supposedly have been resolved.
I set up the pc and it works fine for a day or two. Then the monitor goes blank while starting up, there's a crackling sound coming from where the power cable connects with the pc.
When I touch the back panel to see what is going on a get an electrical shock. Not static, the real thing. Tried it again, same result, not doing that again.
Any thoughts on what it could be? I'm not sure if I should bring the pc to the store or call the electricity guys for the umpteenth time.

Grey Fox

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Maladict

Yes. I don't know if it's just the pc or if maybe it originated from a faulty outlet.

grumbler

Quote from: Maladict on February 01, 2010, 02:35:46 PM
Yes. I don't know if it's just the pc or if maybe it originated from a faulty outlet.
Your ground in the wall socket is wired to be live.  That's bad juju.  Don't connect your PC to that socket.
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Maladict

Thanks, I'll go and have it checked.

Iormlund

Obviously the issues have not been solved. :P

Pedrito

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Maladict

 :P

No time to stay home and wait for some guy to show up "sometime between 9 and 1" :bleeding: