I get this sometimes, but not all of the time on my newish (6 month) Asus 14 laptop with a UK 3-pin to mains power supply. And I've had it with other laptops in the UK. It's mysterious, but don't think it is going to kill you.
MadnessASAP•1h ago
It won't kill you right up until you plug it into an outlet with a unbalanced neutral.
Granted a couple things have to go wrong for that to happen but they do happen.
zabzonk•1h ago
> unbalanced neutral
So, what's that? And how to know, in the UK, if I have it, or don't want it. Because I have had the same throbbing experience with several metal shell laptops plugged in to power in at least three houses in the UK.
lwansbrough•1h ago
I don't notice this in North America but I did notice it in Europe. Using the 2 prong in both places.
astrea•16m ago
I’ve always felt it in North America. Especially if you slide your hand/finger. My iPad does it as well (if it’s on a charger).
colechristensen•1h ago
Shouldn't this be a UL/CE certification issue?
rootsudo•54m ago
Noticed it in Asia but
Not Japan. Always knew it was a grounding issue.
octo888•13m ago
> Apple support are utterly fucking useless and don't know about this.
That particular support person/bot may not have but the company absolutely does
zabzonk•1h ago
MadnessASAP•1h ago
Granted a couple things have to go wrong for that to happen but they do happen.
zabzonk•1h ago
So, what's that? And how to know, in the UK, if I have it, or don't want it. Because I have had the same throbbing experience with several metal shell laptops plugged in to power in at least three houses in the UK.