Macbook Pro electrical shock when you touch iPhone
Can anyone else confirm this:
If you touch the iPhone ( I have a first gen) that's charging through the outlet and touch the body of the MacBook Pro (charging or on battery power), you receive a very uncomfortable tingle. I really don't want to try different ways to make this happen for obvious reasons. Anyone else have this happen to them?
Here is my hardware:
Macbook pro (unibody late 2008)
iPhone (first gen)
It's pretty annoying since I charge my phone on my desk near my Macbook pro.
Anything I can do besides the useless answers such as:
- move it farther away
- use the iphone dock
- etc.
I should be allowed to use my hardware however I wish. Meaning I shouldn't be punished for having my phone in arms reach. I feel like I'm undergoing electroshock therapy.
As mentioned, it is an earthing issue. If you are using 3-prong connectors on all devices and they are plugged into the same UPS or power strip and you still get shocked this could indicate a potentially serious life-threatening problem with the wiring in your house or apartment.
If this is the case, you should have an electrician check thing out.
Luck-
-DP
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