leanda
macrumors newbieOriginal poster
Jul 16, 2018226
- Aug 24, 2018
- #1
New MacBook Pro has just arrived. Just wondering if it's normal to feel a strong static/vibrations when it's charging? I only feel it if I run my hands across the device when it's plugged in, but it's really horrible when your hands are resting at the side of the trackpad.
Do they all do it? Never felt an Apple laptop do that before.
SteveJUAE
macrumors 68040Aug 14, 20153,7343,788Land of Smiles
- Aug 24, 2018
- #2
leanda said: New MacBook Pro has just arrived. Just wondering if it's normal to feel a strong static/vibrations when it's charging? I only feel it if I run my hands across the device when it's plugged in, but it's really horrible when your hands are resting at the side of the trackpad. Click to expand...
Normal, do not worry
Do they all do it? Never felt an Apple laptop do that before.
else
You need the 3 pin extension cord so the device is earth to avoid this
leanda
macrumors newbieOriginal poster
Jul 16, 2018226
- Aug 24, 2018
- #3
SteveJUAE said:
You need the 3 pin extension cord so the device is earth to avoid this
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Thanks that's good to hear, I'll pick an extension sometime.T
Tusskan
macrumors memberSep 22, 2016469
- Aug 24, 2018
- #4
I've noticed this too yesterday, I thought I was going to get shocked at some point of usage of this computer, someone else answer if this is right or something wrong with the machine? to the OP what color the machine you got?
SteveJUAE
macrumors 68040Aug 14, 20153,7343,788Land of Smiles
- Aug 24, 2018
- #5
leanda said:
Thanks that's good to hear, I'll pick an extension sometime.
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iMacDragon
macrumors 68000Oct 18, 20081,999403UK
- Aug 24, 2018
- #6
Yep, nothing new here, metal cased macbooks have done this since they were called powerbooks.
leanda
macrumors newbieOriginal poster
Jul 16, 2018226
- Aug 24, 2018
- #7
Tusskan said:
I've noticed this too yesterday, I thought I was going to get shocked at some point of usage of this computer, someone else answer if this is right or something wrong with the machine? to the OP what color the machine you got?
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Its a space grey. It is really odd, ive had 4-5 Apple laptops that have been plugged into the same outlet and never experienced that before. Doesnt feel very nice on the wrists if you are typing.SteveJUAE
macrumors 68040Aug 14, 20153,7343,788Land of Smiles
- Aug 24, 2018
- #8
Bet your old mbp you used the extension as it came in the box, but not anymoreleanda said:
Its a space grey. It is really odd, ive had 4-5 Apple laptops that have been plugged into the same outlet and never experienced that before. Doesnt feel very nice on the wrists if you are typing.
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T
Tusskan
macrumors memberSep 22, 2016469
- Aug 24, 2018
- #9
I use the one that came in the box too, I'm not sure if there is any new replacement for these extensions where I live.SteveJUAE said:
Bet your old mbp you used the extension as it came in the box, but not anymore
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anyway, how bad this issue, is this going to cause hardware failure in the future?SteveJUAE
macrumors 68040Aug 14, 20153,7343,788Land of Smiles
- Aug 24, 2018
- #10
It's not an issueTusskan said:
I use the one that came in the box too, I'm not sure if there is any new replacement for these extensions where I live.
anyway, how bad this issue, is this going to cause hardware failure in the future?Click to expand...
leanda
macrumors newbieOriginal poster
Jul 16, 2018226
- Aug 24, 2018
- #11
SteveJUAE said:
It's not an issue
CreeptoLoser
SuspendedJul 28, 2018369333Birmingham, Alabama
- Aug 24, 2018
- #15
Its physics.
And sometimes the source of the static is you.J
jpn
CancelledFeb 9, 20031,8541,986
- Aug 24, 2018
- #16
although many posters seem to think this is normal, and although it may well be so, in fact, what is more helpful to say is that this problem can be eliminated or reduced enough so that in fact there is no vibration being felt by most people.
in that sense, to have to continue to endure this sensation is very definitely not normal.
i had this problem when i used a MacBook Air in China.
until i figured out that the square prong plug designated for China doesn't have any holes in the ends of the prongs.
i switched the plug over to the China type and the problem was solved.
so the posters who are proposing solutions such as switching over to the 3 pronged -earthed- cord are very helpful.
i dont have immediate access to the socket/plug that comes standard on the USA apple bought power bricks [not the long cord, but the removable switchable plug on the charger itself].
question: does this plug have one of the prongs longer than the other?SteveJUAE
macrumors 68040Aug 14, 20153,7343,788Land of Smiles
- Aug 24, 2018
- #18
Worth a tryleanda said:
Might see if my old one does it without the extension.
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Fishrrman
macrumors CoreFeb 20, 200923,5829,140
- Jan 23, 2022
- #22
OP wrote:
"Might see if my old one does it without the extension"
As mentioned above, if you have an older charger that has the extension with the 3-pin plug on it, just swap that over to the NEW charger.
Then, plug it in and you'll know in a few seconds if that was the issue...Video liên quan