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09 September 2016, 20:38
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Warhasneverbeensomuchfun
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Power supply giving electric shock
Hey.
I was organizing some of my console/computers.. my A600 is always connected, so I unplugged all of it , then when I went to plug all again, when I touched the metallic part of the power supply connector (the one that goes in the back of the A600) I got an electrical shock (and it wasn't a very light one) - and yeah, the other side was plugged at the wall socket. I didn't connect it to the A600 and I am now leaving it off. Any suggestions of what I should do? |
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09 September 2016, 20:47
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Oh noes!
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Stop touching it!
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09 September 2016, 21:31
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09 September 2016, 21:41
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Warhasneverbeensomuchfun
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I never had a shock before handling an Amiga PSU .
Ok then  thank you for the info guys
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10 September 2016, 00:13
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Instant zzzap! or it zapped you until you let go?
If the latter -> the power supply should be checked out by someone competent with electronics. |
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10 September 2016, 05:18
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I would be careful because there could be a real danger. I kindly suggest checking the for correct wiring in all of your wall outlets. There could be a polarity and or ground problem in one or more of them. A simple inexpensive plug in device that will test outlets is available.
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10 September 2016, 05:23
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Warhasneverbeensomuchfun
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I don't know, I instatly dropped it with an "OUCH" and didn't touch it again I just touched it now, no shock. |
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10 September 2016, 08:31
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Ya' like it Retr0?
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@Shatterhand
If you touched the exposed metal (current carrying pins) then getting a shock, even shortly after being unplugged from the wall is normal. However if you are getting a shock through the plastic casing then you have a very serious (exceptionally so) leakage fault with the device! |
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10 September 2016, 15:10
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Is your PSU plugged into an earthed mains outlet?
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