How to Fix an SMPS earth leak

imafreak

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Jun 2, 2014
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Hi.
I have been getting electric shocks from all over my computer's metal cabinet.
An electrician told me that there is no problem with the earthing in my home and it is because of an earth leak from my computer's power supply.. So is there any way to fix it???
 
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Hi
Is the power supply grounded ? is it connected to the wall socket with a 3 pin plug.
Is the shock you are getting static or mains electric ?
With a static shock once you get a shock it will have discharged it and you will not get another one for a while with a mains power shock you will get a shock every time you touch it.
Your case is definately not earthed properly or you would not be getting a shock.
if it is a mains power earth leak of a magnitude to give you a shock then you need to replace the power supply immediately.

makkem

Distinguished
Hi
Is the power supply grounded ? is it connected to the wall socket with a 3 pin plug.
Is the shock you are getting static or mains electric ?
With a static shock once you get a shock it will have discharged it and you will not get another one for a while with a mains power shock you will get a shock every time you touch it.
Your case is definately not earthed properly or you would not be getting a shock.
if it is a mains power earth leak of a magnitude to give you a shock then you need to replace the power supply immediately.
 
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