The phratry at CNET were surprised to pick up that using some Dell laptops can lead in electric shocks that “ vary in strength from a gentle tingle to a sudden jolt . ” They also noticed that the shocks go on when connecting peripheral machine to the laptops . It appears that the offending devices have been isolated to versions that feature a brush - aluminum finishing — namely theXPS M1330andXPS M1530 . Furthermore , they believe the shocks are the result of a power adapter that is n’t grounded properly because its 2 - prong connector lacks a third pin .
https://gizmodo.com/dell-xps-m1530-15-inch-core-2-duo-laptop-unveiled-avai-327100
Interestingly enough , Dell ’s knowledge base acknowledges the problem in an accounting entry entitle “ A Tingling Sensation May Be Noticed When Touching Metal Components of Dell Devices equip with Two - Prong AC Adapters . ” However , the entrance also states that “ the electric potential ( tingle maven ) does NOT present any risk of injury to the substance abuser . ” Whether that is dependable or not , getting constant galvanizing shocks from your laptop is , at the very least , annoying as hell . Fortunately , Dell inform CNET that they are unforced to replace the two - pin powerfulness supply with a three - personal identification number rendering if requested to do so . If you are experience this problem ( and entries on Dell ’s forums suggest that this issuance is not isolated ) , you may desire to strike Dell up for a replacement . [ CraveandDell Forums / Knowledge Base ]
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