What would be causing this?

[Paul]

Hi all, Ive just noticed my case, when i brush my arm
along the case. I can feel power. Nothing is shorting. What else would cause
the case to be "electrified"?

Bad power supply?? Both ps's i have do the same thing!

Or does it sound like something else?

Anyone know??

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Paul;
Check your electrical outlets for proper grounding and polarity.
Check the power cord to ensure it is not damaged.
You may need an electrician for these.

There may be a loose cable/wire in the computer.
Check it thoroughly as something of this nature could cause
catastrophic failure of the computer and/or hard drive.
You may need a qualified computer technician for this as well.

 

[Fitz]

Bad ground?

Fitz

 

[Paul]

Yup I think its the power point itself. I thought it was the monitor
coz the power was coming from the monitor cable (the cable which plugs
into the video card). BUT then I tried another monitor. It did the same
thing.

Then I thought it was the power strip I use (6 way power point). BUT
I changed that also, and it still did the same thing. Made the case
"active"!

The change in voltage since the case was charged would be enough for
a PC to reboot / create errors wouldn't it? It wouldn't have been just the
case
that was shorting / electrified, it would have been the motherboard, since
it became active, when the monitor cable was plugged into the videocard!

Thanx

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Paul;
The potential problems of an incorrect electrical source range from
nothing to destruction of the computer.
This does not take into account possible safety issues in the building
because of possible faulty electrical wiring.
You need to get this resolved as soon as possible.

 

[Paul]

Yup got that right Jupiter. Electrician is on his/her way

I'll see what they can find

 

[Paul]

Well this power point was fixed and things got worse!

Most of the errors after were CPU related. Im testing another CPU atm, and
if it doesnt crash the CPU I had is going back to get a replacement under
warranty