Alright, so Ive done this multiple times, all on accident and I am looking for a more permanent solution.
I try as often as possible to touch a ground before plugging in usbs and audio devices, if I forget, I will sometimes discharge a static shock onto the case or through the usb socket. In doing this my computer will either shut down or will become unresponsive. Restarting the computer I can get back into Bios but it cannot find the OS on my ssd. To fix this, I shut down the pc, unplug power and remove power to the mobo. I then remove the ssd and plug it into my laptop through a usb sata adapter. I basically let it sit for a couple minutes and it pops right back online. I can then plug it back into my computer and reconnect everything and it starts up no problem. So please tell me if im wrong. But I believe this is a problem because my 3 prong power connector is plugged into a power strip. The power strip is a 2 prong plugged into the wall outlet. Im assuming this is why its shorting the ssd? Is there another way to fix my computer from being shocked? other than picking up a better power strip or a 3 prong extension cable is there anything I can do? I just wanted to verify the the power strip/extension cable will fix the issue before I purchase. Thanks for the help in advance
I try as often as possible to touch a ground before plugging in usbs and audio devices, if I forget, I will sometimes discharge a static shock onto the case or through the usb socket. In doing this my computer will either shut down or will become unresponsive. Restarting the computer I can get back into Bios but it cannot find the OS on my ssd. To fix this, I shut down the pc, unplug power and remove power to the mobo. I then remove the ssd and plug it into my laptop through a usb sata adapter. I basically let it sit for a couple minutes and it pops right back online. I can then plug it back into my computer and reconnect everything and it starts up no problem. So please tell me if im wrong. But I believe this is a problem because my 3 prong power connector is plugged into a power strip. The power strip is a 2 prong plugged into the wall outlet. Im assuming this is why its shorting the ssd? Is there another way to fix my computer from being shocked? other than picking up a better power strip or a 3 prong extension cable is there anything I can do? I just wanted to verify the the power strip/extension cable will fix the issue before I purchase. Thanks for the help in advance