Shocking TX

[alt236]

Ok, this is a weird one.

I have my TX on my desk, face down, charging.

I'm wearing a short sleeved t-shirt and I rested my arm on the palm.

At this point, my TX shocked me from the screws on the right side. Nothing too big, just a constant sting. If I take the cable off, it stops.

I'm using a 2-in-1 charger/hotsync cable.

Does this happen to anyone else?

If you want to test yours, take your shoes off and rest them on the floor.

[PalmSole]

This sounds like a grounding or insulation problem? Not too sure but just use some caution: We don't want you to literally become "lost in the wires".:eek:

[alt236]

This sounds like a grounding or insulation problem?
Yeah, it looks like it :)

We don't want you to literally become "lost in the wires".
Not anytime soon my friend! And certainly not from 5V :p

The reason I'm asking is that either my TX developed a problem, or its a design "feature" that I just noticed.

[DTM]

I have noticed that I seem to be getting zapped a lot lately, when I pick up my TX while it's connected to the sync cable. I sort of assumed it was from touching a grounded object after walking across the carpet, but we're well beyond heating season here and it's still happening.

I'll have to look into this a bit more.

[jaTELEVISION]

I have this issue with nearly all of my stuff: camcorder, dvd player, tv set, computer... Always thought that this is normal...

[alt236]

I don't mean a static shock :)
I'm talking about proper constant current.

[DTM]

What I'm getting is not the momentary shock you get from static discharge, but it's not continuous either. Brief, but more than momentary, if that makes sense.

[alt236]

Does it happen when you touch anywhere on the case?

[DTM]

Does it happen when you touch anywhere on the case?

Yes, that is, I've not noticed that it's confined to touching a particular place, as it seems to be in your case. That's why I at first assumed it was static discharge, although it doesn't feel like it. Instead of the single, sharp pain of a static zap, I feel the tingling you get with current, but only for a fraction of a second. We may be talking about two separate issues.

[mayan_master]

I don't mean a static shock :)
I'm talking about proper constant current.
I've been there, it gets worse without your shoes on (bare feet)

[alt236]

OK, I think I have figured out my problem (and I forgot to post back :p).

It seems that one of my USB ports is not properly grounded (and of course it had to be the one I use for hotsync/charging :p ).