If your Windows laptop gives electric shocks when charging, follow the suggestions provided in this article to troubleshoot and identify the problem. This problem occurs on laptops with a metal body. Grounding issues are the main cause of this problem. Other possible causes of this issue include a bad or faulty charger, incorrect wiring of your house, etc.
Laptop gives electric shocks when charging
Follow these suggestions if your Windows laptop gives electric shocks when charging:
- Plug the charger into another wall outlet
- Use another charger
- Contact electrician
- Contact support
All these fixes are explained in detail below:
1] Plug the charger into another wall outlet
Plug the charger into another wall outlet and see what happens. If your laptop does not give an electric shock this time, the problem is with that particular wall socket. Maybe the wall socket is not grounded well. You may need to contact an electrician for further assistance.
2] Use another charger
Use another charger. If your laptop does not give an electric shock this time, the charger you used is faulty. Replace the charger (if it is under warranty) or purchase a new one. Otherwise, the charger will damage your laptop.
3] Contact electrician
If your laptop gives you an electric shock despite changing the charger, the problem is your home wiring. Either your home wiring is incorrectly done or the issue is only with the particular wall socket. Contact an electrician to check the wiring of your home and fix this issue.
4] Contact support
If the issue persists, contact support. The problem may be with your laptop’s charging port. If your laptop’s warranty has expired, take it to a professional computer repair shop.
That’s it. I hope this helps.
Is static electricity bad for laptops?
Static electricity is bad for laptops. It can damage internal hardware components. That’s why it is always suggested to ground yourself while repairing a PC or a laptop. You can use an anti-static wrist strap for this purpose.
How can I stop static shocks?
Because of their molecular structure, synthetic fibers are more prone to static shocks. To prevent static shocks, avoid wearing clothes made of synthetic fibers and prefer cotton clothes.
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