What Should Be Done About Electric Shocks from MacBook?

I very recently purchased a MacBook. I had not been using it long before I realized that it is not uncommon to get an electric shock when I touch areas other than the keyboard. Now via Google and this Discussion Board I find that the shocks are a known issue and that Dell also has this problem with some of its aluminum constructed laptops and that MacBook Pro users also receive shocks. Assurances are given that the shocks do not hurt the computer, but what about the user?
I find it very disturbing to think that the shocks will be ongoing. I would not have purchased the computer had I known about this problem. I admit that it may be more disturbing to some people than others, but it is of considerable importance to me. I feel it should be mentioned to customers before a purchase decision is made. Can/should the computer be returned?

PatMatts wrote:
I very recently purchased a MacBook. I had not been using it long before I realized that it is not uncommon to get an electric shock when I touch areas other than the keyboard. Now via Google and this Discussion Board I find that the shocks are a known issue and that Dell also has this problem with some of its aluminum constructed laptops and that MacBook Pro users also receive shocks. Assurances are given that the shocks do not hurt the computer, but what about the user?
I find it very disturbing to think that the shocks will be ongoing. I would not have purchased the computer had I known about this problem. I admit that it may be more disturbing to some people than others, but it is of considerable importance to me. I feel it should be mentioned to customers before a purchase decision is made. Can/should the computer be returned?
That must be a strong electric current to cause a plastic-based laptop to cause electric shock. As the previous poster above me stated, as long as the system is grounded, there shouldn't be a problem for aluminium based laptops.

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