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TSfunnyface
post May 23 2016, 06:23 PM, updated 10y ago

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Hi

Is the current leak a common problem for macbook charger? i tested few locations other than my house all has the current leaking (kind of like small tingle/vibration) sad.gif

The default stock charger does not have 3rd pin for grounding, i am not sure what else can i do... cry.gif
tarvalslain87
post May 24 2016, 04:34 PM

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QUOTE(funnyface @ May 23 2016, 06:23 PM)
Hi

Is the current leak a common problem for macbook charger? i tested few locations other than my house all has the current leaking (kind of like small tingle/vibration)  sad.gif

The default stock charger does not have 3rd pin for grounding, i am not sure what else can i do... cry.gif
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Its a common issue for all Aluminium unibody Macs... Everyone will face this issue unless you have a 3rd ground pin for your plug. Either you live with it as it doesnt really harm you or purchase 3 pin plug
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post May 24 2016, 07:47 PM

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QUOTE(tarvalslain87 @ May 24 2016, 04:34 PM)
Its a common issue for all Aluminium unibody Macs... Everyone will face this issue unless you have a 3rd ground pin for your plug. Either you live with it as it doesnt really harm you or purchase 3 pin plug
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I see, thanks for the info biggrin.gif
but it does not always happen though... hmm.gif Sometimes the same socket will leak but sometimes does not wink.gif
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post May 24 2016, 09:24 PM

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just use the 3 pin plug and you should be ok.
NoKusshon
post May 25 2016, 09:22 AM

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QUOTE(funnyface @ May 23 2016, 06:23 PM)
Hi

Is the current leak a common problem for macbook charger? i tested few locations other than my house all has the current leaking (kind of like small tingle/vibration)  sad.gif

The default stock charger does not have 3rd pin for grounding, i am not sure what else can i do... cry.gif
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Yes, happen to me since day 1 bought it. Use the other 3 pin cable (long cable), problem solved wink.gif
TSfunnyface
post May 25 2016, 09:57 AM

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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ May 25 2016, 09:22 AM)
Yes, happen to me since day 1 bought it. Use the other 3 pin cable (long cable), problem solved wink.gif
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This guy?
http://www.apple.com/my/shop/product/MK122...-cable?fnode=8b
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post May 25 2016, 10:07 AM

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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ May 25 2016, 09:22 AM)
Yes, happen to me since day 1 bought it. Use the other 3 pin cable (long cable), problem solved wink.gif
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Oh I didnt know about that brows.gif

Anyway I notice the tingling sensation is worst when the battery if fully charged. When it's charging, still not too bad.

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post May 25 2016, 10:19 AM

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Stop using the short 3-pin/ 2-pin plug head and use the long extension came with the Mac you should be fine. If still have current shock issue, check your power outlet, lastly send your Mac for warranty.

https://www.facebook.com/maccores/photos/a....pe=3&permPage=1
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post May 25 2016, 10:25 AM

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QUOTE(wei @ May 25 2016, 10:19 AM)
Stop using the short 3-pin/ 2-pin plug head and use the long extension came with the Mac you should be fine. If still have current shock issue, check your power outlet, lastly send your Mac for warranty.

https://www.facebook.com/maccores/photos/a....pe=3&permPage=1
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Thanks for the info biggrin.gif
Why Apple so cheapskate....lol Small piece of metal also want to save.
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post May 25 2016, 12:21 PM

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QUOTE(funnyface @ May 25 2016, 09:57 AM)
Yeap, that guy thumbup.gif

 

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