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Hi guys,

I recently built a system using Corsair's carbide 400R and Seasonic X-850 PSU, which are probably the only components that are related to this issue.

I used to power it up without getting the side panel on, because I used to swap HDDs to the bays. today, I decided to put the side panel back on and as soon as I had put it back I got an electric shock when touching it, not something very powerful but definitely not pleasant.

Anyways, when I remove the side panel and touch the 400R's frame it doesn't electricly shock me, only when the side panel is on.

BTW: I accidently dropped a screw inside the PSU, could it be the cause for this?

How do I fix this issue?

Sorry for the bad explanation and thanks in advance.
 
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turkey3_scratch
Your body is a passageway for electric charge to flow. When people get electrocuted, you'll find they have physical black burn holes in their hands and often times in their feet, because those are the narrow passage ways it finds to travel. First via screw then through the electron pool of the case and finally through your own body. Fortunately, cases are grounded which can help a ton in terms of safety, but remove that screw. If charge sees an opportunity to meet up with its lover (opposite charge), it'll try as hard as possible to reach it.
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Are you sure this is dangerous? I thought this is just annoying but harmless
 
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Archaic59

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A loose piece of metal floating around in the power supply could be dangerous.
 
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Remind me where is the line for "Darwin Award" candidates? You should really be in it.

Metal conducts electricity. PSUs have lots of electricity of various voltages and amperage floating around inside - on a small printed circuit board with lines probably less than the width of a metal screw separating them. What do you think happens when electricity is conducted between places where it should not go?

[%deity of your choice] sent you a firm warning by giving you a small electric shock. You disregarded that. What sign will convince you next? You PSU/Computer/house turning into the proverbial burning bush?
 
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Your body is a passageway for electric charge to flow. When people get electrocuted, you'll find they have physical black burn holes in their hands and often times in their feet, because those are the narrow passage ways it finds to travel. First via screw then through the electron pool of the case and finally through your own body. Fortunately, cases are grounded which can help a ton in terms of safety, but remove that screw. If charge sees an opportunity to meet up with its lover (opposite charge), it'll try as hard as possible to reach it.
 
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Vympel

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Okay okay. I turned the PSU upside down and the screw got right out. you were right, it was that little screw who causes it all. doesn't electrocute me anymore.

Thanks for the help guys. this might have ended badly. I should've gave that screw more attention when it dropped down there.
 
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