TroubleshootThis 001 - Power problems

[DoctorX]

Everytime I touch the back of my computer case, I get a shock, whether it's on or off, or if my power strip is turn off. I have several computers which have the same symptoms, so I'm guessing our home power is running hot(power not temp). Is this normal? Computer works fine, but was wondering if this could cause damage to the computer in the future? I was also wondering if a UPS corrects these problems or if there's another solution?

[Technophile]

Every time? And it's more than just a little static zap? I'm not an electrician, but if the actual case is giving you an electric shock it sounds like maybe there is power running on your ground line. A UPS will regulate the power going into your computer but I think it's going to expect a regular ground line. You might try an outlet tester like this: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...983&CatId=1795 to test the outlets where you are having problems. If the problem is just too much power going into the computer like you said, then a UPS should take care of that. It seems really fucking weird that it would be feeding it enough power to zap you from touching the case without frying any of the components first though. But like I said, I'm not an electrician. If your power is fucked up you should get an electrician to fix it.

[DoctorX]

I tested the outlets with a voltage tester and apparently some of the outlets in my home wasn't grounded. Also the left slot and right slot were reversed. Well, that's what you get from living in a 90 year old home.

[Technophile]

Sheeesh! Well at least you're getting it taken care of.