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Dell Laptops Have Shocking New Problem
dapsychous writes "A friend of one of my coworkers has noticed a problem in Dell notebook computers (also covered in this engadget article about a problem that has been popping up lately in Dell 17" notebook computers). It seems that these computers are putting out between 19 and 139 (65 according to article, 139 according to him) volts of AC power as measured from any chassis screw vs. earth ground. This has led to several problems including fried ram, blown video circuits, and a stout zap on his left hand.
According to him, Dell has tried to keep him quiet about the problem and has even gone so far as to have him banned from a few websites, and threatened him with legal action if he tells people about the problem."
Dell's new marketing campaign should be: Dell: our computers are elecrifying!
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My friend's cousin's grand-uncle's doctor begs to differ!
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Speaking of non-repro, if you have the laptop in your lap and your feet in the bathtub, you may never have to worry about not getting a date on Saturday night ever again. It only takes one line voltage zap and Mr. Happy will be terminally depressed, as will his two small buddies. So remember, NEVER put a ground strap on your ankles and sit down to use a Dell laptop during a thunderstorm on Friday the 13th. In Texas. While wearing an aluminized Mylar bunnysuit and no underwear. However, this is all too common.
Is it wrong that the first thing I thought was "but won't the bunny suit create a faraday cage around you?"
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While this may be sound advice, I refuse to relinquish my Friday night ritual just because some dude on the Internet told me to.
That was just an act to get into your pants. Sorry to have to tell you this way.
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Real techies use bare wires and a screwdriver to open ground, remove the screwdriver and the socket holds the wires in place.
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You stroke a cat, then pick it up by the tail and swing it around over your head at 3600 RPM (3000 RPM in Europe).
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Well he probably needed a cup holder anyway.
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She is happy because those are 6+ hours she doesn't spend with you.