Anyone else ever get shocked by their N900?
 

I don't mean it's awesome capabilities, but actually physically shocked?

Yesterday I had booted into Windows 7 64-bit, usually I use Linux, but occasionally play games in Windows, and decided yesterday to install the new version of the Ovi Suite.

I was also doing some virus scans, because my comptuer has been doing odd things lately.

Anyhow I left my N900 plugged in all night so it could charge. This morning I went to pick it up and it shocked me twice. It was a very low voltage shock, but was... well shocking :D

I unplugged the usb cable from the computer, and it no longer shocked me at that point.

I will say that I wasn't using the Nokia cable, I've been using the same cable that came with my Logitech mouse, which has worked perfectly for months. I also had plugged it back in to test it again and didn't have the problem.

Just wondering if anyone else has ever had this.

slaapliedje

Re: Anyone else ever get shocked by their N900?
 

Looks like your computer has not properly earthed.....

Re: Anyone else ever get shocked by their N900?
 

This happens to me every time I charge from my laptop.

Using standard Nokia cable.

Re: Anyone else ever get shocked by their N900?
 

I got a phsyical shock when i found mms wasnt supported.
The heavens opened and a bolt got me good and proper it did !

Re: Anyone else ever get shocked by their N900?
 

earthing problem.. the wire has some resistance and the body of the electrical equipment has > zero potential thus causing shock!

Re: Anyone else ever get shocked by their N900?
 

I think more than likely what happened is the cable had gotten under my A/C. Which... de-earthed it? :D That's the only difference I could see.

slaapliedje

Re: Anyone else ever get shocked by their N900?
 

this happens to me too. Normally after a visit to youporn.com whilst wearing a wolly jumpa ;)

Re: Anyone else ever get shocked by their N900?
 

I think you'll find that's a polyester jumper :D

To the OP - get off the carpet (static build up) or try touching the computer first.

Re: Anyone else ever get shocked by their N900?
 

lol, if his computer was not properly earthed then touching the computer case would give him a major shock.

Once I saw two tiny lightning appeared between my fingers and the computer case, then I realized the case was not properly earthed. The shock left two charred holes on my fingers.

The case was not having statics, it's LIVE. XD

Re: Anyone else ever get shocked by their N900?
 

I did touch the computer first, it was just a very odd thing to happen, at least I know the spots of where not to touch to not get shocked :D

slaapliedje