Lian Li V351 shocking....

[Chronic]

Hi everyone,

While unplugging and replugging my mouse (windows 7 doesn't like my Razer for some reason) I noticed a small pricking sensation on my fingertips. Some investigation later I got quite a jolt from the back panel of my case...


What the?!?!?!

Can someone please explain to me why there is a current running through the back plate of my case and more importantly, how I can fix it?

 

[Shadowssong]

Check motherboard standoffs?

 

[Chronic]

Check motherboard standoffs?

What might I be able to see there? They all seem in place and the right size. Also I can't see any of them being wired to a power source..?

 

[Arcygenical]

This is often a symptom of an ungrounded wall outlet.

Is your Computer plugged into a properly grounded 3 prong outlet?

 

[Chronic]

This is often a symptom of an ungrounded wall outlet.

Is your Computer plugged into a properly grounded 3 prong outlet?

Nope *smacks forehead* or at least not yet, need to mod the wallsocket for that one, it's in the pipeline though.

Temporarily using a grounded extension cord. The shocks are gone, thanks!

 

[mrmylanman]

None of the outlets in this house are grounded since the house is so old, and changing the wiring of it is such a hassle. I just went ahead and used a battery backup, even though it's not grounded I haven't noticed any adverse effects.