My Computer Is Having static electricity.

[Thanthos]

So i realized my computer is having static electricity...
Can it damage my computer?
If so, How can i fix that? Please respond fast, because it possibly can damage.

 

[Rogue Leader]

Static electricity I don't know about, but with all those cable splitters and extensions all over the place you're probably looking to have a house fire. Good luck, make sure you have an offsite backup!

 

[Thanthos]

Okee dokey make it Youtube please.

http://youtu.be/8ycj454CS38

So you putting your hand or some glowing object in front of the camera is static electricity???

That glowing object was my hand. The camera flash was on. Ok i will explain the video even more.

All cables down there are for stuff,like homephone,etc.
Black cable that isn't plugged is my computer cable.
And the glowing thingy is my hand,with the camera flash.
The white cable is what makes everything that electric to work.
*showing my pc*
And the last 3 adapters thingy is what makes the big adapters under my desk(what i showed in the beggining of the video) work.

Yep. Those are definitely cables.

A power plug.
Better? Jeez idk how they called

 

[turkey3_scratch]

 

[Thanthos]

Static electricity I don't know about, but with all those cable splitters and extensions all over the place you're probably looking to have a houseefire. Good luck, make sure you have an offsite backup!

Its 3 years like that.
And why on earth you are making me even more worried...

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Static electricity I don't know about, but with all those cable splitters and extensions all over the place you're probably looking to have a houseefire. Good luck, make sure you have an offsite backup!

Its 3 years like that.
And why on earth you are making me even more worried...

I still don't know what you are worried about. Are you on that computer right now? If so, all is good.

 

[Thanthos]

Since when everyone is a damn <MOD EDIT>? I thought this community is nice.<MOD EDIT>. Now im all sweaty and worried about everything in my room. Thanks alot...

<MOD EDIT Watch the language>

 

[TJ Hooker]

The issue is that nobody has a clue what you're talking about. You keep going on about static electricity, but you can't/won't explain what you're seeing or experiencing that's making you think you have an issue. If you don't explain the issue, how do you expect people to be able to help you?

 

[DavidVioMC]

Sorry, but after reading your replys and watching that video, this seems like a big troll, I'm really confused what that video supposed to show us anyway. All I can say is, if you're on that computer right now, then you have nothing to worry about and I would just forgot about this thread and about the whole "static electricity" situation and move on.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

I'm just joshing you 😉 we like to have fun here. I'm still convinced you are a troll, so to prove you are not, I'll begin with procedural questions which you will answer in proper English.

1) What is your concern?
2) What do you define as static electricity?
3) What computer do you own? What are its full specifications?
4) Does this computer work now? Yes or no.

Please answer each question 1-4. Also, to make you more worried, since static electricity really is just voltage and electric fields, it is defined at every point in space. So static electricity is in your guts, your arm, your eyeballs.

 

[Rogue Leader]

Ok so lets clear a few things up here. Are you touching your computer and getting a static electric zap to your hand? Is it also happening when touching the cables? If not how are you seeing this static electricity, we do not see anything in the video.

My comment regarding the cabling is using multiple splitters is a bad idea. I am a fireman and I have seen house fires caused by these. I realize that its worked fine for you for years, but it only takes one time for it not to. As well one of those splitters or extensions may be the source of the likely bad ground you have that is giving you these static electric shocks.

 

[Thanthos]

Ok so lets clear a few things up here. Are you touching your computer and getting a static electric zap to your hand? Is it also happening when touching the cables? If not how are you seeing this static electricity, we do not see anything in the video.

My comment regarding the cabling is using multiple splitters is a bad idea. I am a fireman and I have seen house fires caused by these. I realize that its worked fine for you for years, but it only takes one time for it not to. As well one of those splitters or extensions may be the source of the likely bad ground you have that is giving you these static electric shocks.

In some parts of my computer. But my computer has been working for 3 years and nothing happened. but since i just heard that static can damage my PC, i asked.
And yeah also while touching some cables.
But i dont get why are you saying that i will have a fire or something. That was a complete useless thing to say. I didnt ask if my house is going to be on fire.

 

[Rogue Leader]

Ok so lets clear a few things up here. Are you touching your computer and getting a static electric zap to your hand? Is it also happening when touching the cables? If not how are you seeing this static electricity, we do not see anything in the video.

My comment regarding the cabling is using multiple splitters is a bad idea. I am a fireman and I have seen house fires caused by these. I realize that its worked fine for you for years, but it only takes one time for it not to. As well one of those splitters or extensions may be the source of the likely bad ground you have that is giving you these static electric shocks.

In some parts of my computer. But my computer has been working for 3 years and nothing happened. but since i just heard that static can damage my PC, i asked.
And yeah also while touching some cables.
But i dont get why are you saying that i will have a fire or something. That was a complete useless thing to say. I didnt ask if my house is going to be on fire.

Static can damage a PC. How it can do that is if you are working on it (case open) and you're on a carpeted floor and you build up static electricity you can damage the components. However as long as you aren't working on the inside of the PC and on carpet you are fine. If you ever do, make sure to wear sneakers and ground yourself using a grounding strap.

Just using your PC static won't damage it. If you touch the outside of your PC and get a shock thats due to a bad ground. That likely will trace back either to a problem with your PSU, power cable or wall outlet or one of that mess of splitters and extensions you have in between.

As for my fire comment, its because you have multiple extensions and splitters. These are not meant to be used this way. Its not a useless thing to say I have experience in this field and it is a dangerous setup. No it has not happened yet, and maybe it will never happen, but your chances of it happen rise exponentially. You should find other outlets to plug those things in and never connect splitters and power strips together.

 

[Thanthos]

Ok so lets clear a few things up here. Are you touching your computer and getting a static electric zap to your hand? Is it also happening when touching the cables? If not how are you seeing this static electricity, we do not see anything in the video.

My comment regarding the cabling is using multiple splitters is a bad idea. I am a fireman and I have seen house fires caused by these. I realize that its worked fine for you for years, but it only takes one time for it not to. As well one of those splitters or extensions may be the source of the likely bad ground you have that is giving you these static electric shocks.

In some parts of my computer. But my computer has been working for 3 years and nothing happened. but since i just heard that static can damage my PC, i asked.
And yeah also while touching some cables.
But i dont get why are you saying that i will have a fire or something. That was a complete useless thing to say. I didnt ask if my house is going to be on fire.

Static can damage a PC. How it can do that is if you are working on it (case open) and you're on a carpeted floor and you build up static electricity you can damage the components. However as long as you aren't working on the inside of the PC and on carpet you are fine. If you ever do, make sure to wear sneakers and ground yourself using a grounding strap.

Just using your PC static won't damage it. If you touch the outside of your PC and get a shock thats due to a bad ground. That likely will trace back either to a problem with your PSU, power cable or wall outlet or one of that mess of splitters and extensions you have in between.

As for my fire comment, its because you have multiple extensions and splitters. These are not meant to be used this way. Its not a useless thing to say I have experience in this field and it is a dangerous setup. No it has not happened yet, and maybe it will never happen, but your chances of it happen rise exponentially. You should find other outlets to plug those things in and never connect splitters and power strips together.

Ok i guess i was over reacting. You can probably saving my life or something like that. Thank you.
My PSU is new. I dont think its that, power cable is new too. Then its probably wall outlet and that mess of the extensions or something.

 

[Rogue Leader]

Ok so lets clear a few things up here. Are you touching your computer and getting a static electric zap to your hand? Is it also happening when touching the cables? If not how are you seeing this static electricity, we do not see anything in the video.

My comment regarding the cabling is using multiple splitters is a bad idea. I am a fireman and I have seen house fires caused by these. I realize that its worked fine for you for years, but it only takes one time for it not to. As well one of those splitters or extensions may be the source of the likely bad ground you have that is giving you these static electric shocks.

In some parts of my computer. But my computer has been working for 3 years and nothing happened. but since i just heard that static can damage my PC, i asked.
And yeah also while touching some cables.
But i dont get why are you saying that i will have a fire or something. That was a complete useless thing to say. I didnt ask if my house is going to be on fire.

Static can damage a PC. How it can do that is if you are working on it (case open) and you're on a carpeted floor and you build up static electricity you can damage the components. However as long as you aren't working on the inside of the PC and on carpet you are fine. If you ever do, make sure to wear sneakers and ground yourself using a grounding strap.

Just using your PC static won't damage it. If you touch the outside of your PC and get a shock thats due to a bad ground. That likely will trace back either to a problem with your PSU, power cable or wall outlet or one of that mess of splitters and extensions you have in between.

As for my fire comment, its because you have multiple extensions and splitters. These are not meant to be used this way. Its not a useless thing to say I have experience in this field and it is a dangerous setup. No it has not happened yet, and maybe it will never happen, but your chances of it happen rise exponentially. You should find other outlets to plug those things in and never connect splitters and power strips together.

Ok i guess i was over reacting. You can probably saving my life or something like that. Thank you.
My PSU is new. I dont think its that, power cable is new too. Then its probably wall outlet and that mess of the extensions or something.

I would say its a good chance.

Try plugging the computer directly to the wall, or use only that one power strip you have, plug in the computer and monitor to that and see what happens. If it still happens there then try the wall. Then you know you need a new power strip, and again you should re-route everything else you need to plug in to spread it amongst multiple outlets.

 

[Thanthos]

Then im going to assume your a troll. Because nothing you have said thus far has made any sense.

Ok so lets clear a few things up here. Are you touching your computer and getting a static electric zap to your hand? Is it also happening when touching the cables? If not how are you seeing this static electricity, we do not see anything in the video.

My comment regarding the cabling is using multiple splitters is a bad idea. I am a fireman and I have seen house fires caused by these. I realize that its worked fine for you for years, but it only takes one time for it not to. As well one of those splitters or extensions may be the source of the likely bad ground you have that is giving you these static electric shocks.

In some parts of my computer. But my computer has been working for 3 years and nothing happened. but since i just heard that static can damage my PC, i asked.
And yeah also while touching some cables.
But i dont get why are you saying that i will have a fire or something. That was a complete useless thing to say. I didnt ask if my house is going to be on fire.

Static can damage a PC. How it can do that is if you are working on it (case open) and you're on a carpeted floor and you build up static electricity you can damage the components. However as long as you aren't working on the inside of the PC and on carpet you are fine. If you ever do, make sure to wear sneakers and ground yourself using a grounding strap.

Just using your PC static won't damage it. If you touch the outside of your PC and get a shock thats due to a bad ground. That likely will trace back either to a problem with your PSU, power cable or wall outlet or one of that mess of splitters and extensions you have in between.

As for my fire comment, its because you have multiple extensions and splitters. These are not meant to be used this way. Its not a useless thing to say I have experience in this field and it is a dangerous setup. No it has not happened yet, and maybe it will never happen, but your chances of it happen rise exponentially. You should find other outlets to plug those things in and never connect splitters and power strips together.

Ok i guess i was over reacting. You can probably saving my life or something like that. Thank you.
My PSU is new. I dont think its that, power cable is new too. Then its probably wall outlet and that mess of the extensions or something.

I would say its a good chance.

Try plugging the computer directly to the wall, or use only that one power strip you have, plug in the computer and monitor to that and see what happens. If it still happens there then try the wall. Then you know you need a new power strip, and again you should re-route everything else you need to plug in to spread it amongst multiple outlets.

Ok i tested more. so. When im barefoot and touching the ground AND touching the "some" parts that in my case that is having static electricity i feel shocks. But when i DONT touch the ground and even when im barefoot, and i touch the "some" parts in my case that is having static electricity, i dont feel shocks.
so idk if it still an issue

 

[Rogue Leader]

What do you mean by don't touch the ground, you are sitting in a chair?

Based on everything we said, you need to get rid of all those extensions, then see what happens.

 

[Thanthos]

What do you mean by don't touch the ground, you are sitting in a chair?

Based on everything we said, you need to get rid of all those extensions, then see what happens.

Well duh. How would i play on the computer while im standing.

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

Sounds to me like you discharge yourself to the PC, or you see sparks when plugging something in, which are both completely normal and safe.

Now, electricity is dangerous, so don't conduct weird experiments on your own ok?

And, not all homes are grounded. The only grounded outlets in my home are the kitchen and bathroom, not in any other room. Never had a problem with electronics ever.

Though if that's the case, don't touch the case and something that's grounded, like your radiator.

All the best!

 

[Rogue Leader]

What do you mean by don't touch the ground, you are sitting in a chair?

Based on everything we said, you need to get rid of all those extensions, then see what happens.

Well duh. How would i play on the computer while im standing.

Ok, as I said, probably fine. Just remove the extensions.

And refrain from responding to people here with vulgarity or things like "well duh", vulgarity is banned, and flippant comments like that can be offensive to some people.

 

[aquielisunari]

Then im going to assume your a troll. Because nothing you have said thus far has made any sense.

Ok so lets clear a few things up here. Are you touching your computer and getting a static electric zap to your hand? Is it also happening when touching the cables? If not how are you seeing this static electricity, we do not see anything in the video.

My comment regarding the cabling is using multiple splitters is a bad idea. I am a fireman and I have seen house fires caused by these. I realize that its worked fine for you for years, but it only takes one time for it not to. As well one of those splitters or extensions may be the source of the likely bad ground you have that is giving you these static electric shocks.

In some parts of my computer. But my computer has been working for 3 years and nothing happened. but since i just heard that static can damage my PC, i asked.
And yeah also while touching some cables.
But i dont get why are you saying that i will have a fire or something. That was a complete useless thing to say. I didnt ask if my house is going to be on fire.

Static can damage a PC. How it can do that is if you are working on it (case open) and you're on a carpeted floor and you build up static electricity you can damage the components. However as long as you aren't working on the inside of the PC and on carpet you are fine. If you ever do, make sure to wear sneakers and ground yourself using a grounding strap.

Just using your PC static won't damage it. If you touch the outside of your PC and get a shock thats due to a bad ground. That likely will trace back either to a problem with your PSU, power cable or wall outlet or one of that mess of splitters and extensions you have in between.

As for my fire comment, its because you have multiple extensions and splitters. These are not meant to be used this way. Its not a useless thing to say I have experience in this field and it is a dangerous setup. No it has not happened yet, and maybe it will never happen, but your chances of it happen rise exponentially. You should find other outlets to plug those things in and never connect splitters and power strips together.

Ok i guess i was over reacting. You can probably saving my life or something like that. Thank you.
My PSU is new. I dont think its that, power cable is new too. Then its probably wall outlet and that mess of the extensions or something.

I would say its a good chance.

Try plugging the computer directly to the wall, or use only that one power strip you have, plug in the computer and monitor to that and see what happens. If it still happens there then try the wall. Then you know you need a new power strip, and again you should re-route everything else you need to plug in to spread it amongst multiple outlets.

Ok i tested more. so. When im barefoot and touching the ground AND touching the "some" parts that in my case that is having static electricity i feel shocks. But when i DONT touch the ground and even when im barefoot, and i touch the "some" parts in my case that is having static electricity, i dont feel shocks.
so idk if it still an issue

So when you levitate, it's all good. Good to know. I can have my shoes on and still get an electrical shock. Judging by your pasts posts and you not touching the ground I say you are seriously gifted.

This is a clear(read seriously convoluted) indication that anybody having this issue would need to have their wiring inspected by a licensed, bonded and insured electrician. Somebody having electrical issues of this type could try a different outlet in another part of the home. This however doesn't guarantee that that plug will be on a different electrical line nor does it guarantee that plug is better. Anybody getting shocked by their computer needs to make sure their home's wiring or breaker box is not faulty. This can lead to a fire or worse. A bad PSU could be an issue.

 

[Thanthos]

Sounds to me like you discharge yourself to the PC, or you see sparks when plugging something in, which are both completely normal and safe.

Now, electricity is dangerous, so don't conduct weird experiments on your own ok?

And, not all homes are grounded. The only grounded outlets in my home are the kitchen and bathroom, not in any other room. Never had a problem with electronics ever.

Though if that's the case, don't touch the case and something that's grounded, like your radiator.

All the best!

Here. That's the type of answer i wanted. Nice, and not too confusing. cheers.

 

[Thanthos]

Then im going to assume your a troll. Because nothing you have said thus far has made any sense.

Ok so lets clear a few things up here. Are you touching your computer and getting a static electric zap to your hand? Is it also happening when touching the cables? If not how are you seeing this static electricity, we do not see anything in the video.

My comment regarding the cabling is using multiple splitters is a bad idea. I am a fireman and I have seen house fires caused by these. I realize that its worked fine for you for years, but it only takes one time for it not to. As well one of those splitters or extensions may be the source of the likely bad ground you have that is giving you these static electric shocks.

In some parts of my computer. But my computer has been working for 3 years and nothing happened. but since i just heard that static can damage my PC, i asked.
And yeah also while touching some cables.
But i dont get why are you saying that i will have a fire or something. That was a complete useless thing to say. I didnt ask if my house is going to be on fire.

Static can damage a PC. How it can do that is if you are working on it (case open) and you're on a carpeted floor and you build up static electricity you can damage the components. However as long as you aren't working on the inside of the PC and on carpet you are fine. If you ever do, make sure to wear sneakers and ground yourself using a grounding strap.

Just using your PC static won't damage it. If you touch the outside of your PC and get a shock thats due to a bad ground. That likely will trace back either to a problem with your PSU, power cable or wall outlet or one of that mess of splitters and extensions you have in between.

As for my fire comment, its because you have multiple extensions and splitters. These are not meant to be used this way. Its not a useless thing to say I have experience in this field and it is a dangerous setup. No it has not happened yet, and maybe it will never happen, but your chances of it happen rise exponentially. You should find other outlets to plug those things in and never connect splitters and power strips together.

Ok i guess i was over reacting. You can probably saving my life or something like that. Thank you.
My PSU is new. I dont think its that, power cable is new too. Then its probably wall outlet and that mess of the extensions or something.

I would say its a good chance.

Try plugging the computer directly to the wall, or use only that one power strip you have, plug in the computer and monitor to that and see what happens. If it still happens there then try the wall. Then you know you need a new power strip, and again you should re-route everything else you need to plug in to spread it amongst multiple outlets.

Ok i tested more. so. When im barefoot and touching the ground AND touching the "some" parts that in my case that is having static electricity i feel shocks. But when i DONT touch the ground and even when im barefoot, and i touch the "some" parts in my case that is having static electricity, i dont feel shocks.
so idk if it still an issue

So when you levitate, it's all good. Good to know. I can have my shoes on and still get an electrical shock. Judging by your pasts posts and you not touching the ground I say you are seriously gifted.

This is a clear(read seriously convoluted) indication that anybody having this issue would need to have their wiring inspected by a licensed, bonded and insured electrician. Somebody having electrical issues of this type could try a different outlet in another part of the home. This however doesn't guarantee that that plug will be on a different electrical line nor does it guarantee that plug is better. Anybody getting shocked by their computer needs to make sure their home's wiring or breaker box is not faulty. This can lead to a fire or worse. A bad PSU could be an issue.

Your answer is also great. cheers

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

Sounds to me like you discharge yourself to the PC, or you see sparks when plugging something in, which are both completely normal and safe.

Now, electricity is dangerous, so don't conduct weird experiments on your own ok?

And, not all homes are grounded. The only grounded outlets in my home are the kitchen and bathroom, not in any other room. Never had a problem with electronics ever.

Though if that's the case, don't touch the case and something that's grounded, like your radiator.

All the best!

Here. That's the type of answer i wanted. Nice, and not too confusing. cheers.

I'm not sure why the others point it to be a serious issue.

If your components ground themselves to your PC case, then so far this is all normal and still safe.

The best solution is to of course move it to a grounded outlet, but if that'snot possible, then just leave it as it is. Connecting a grounded power strip to a non grounded outlet won't do you any good, other than provide more connections.

You won't damage components or yourself because of this.

That is, if I understood this correctly.


All the best!

 

[aquielisunari]

Sounds to me like you discharge yourself to the PC, or you see sparks when plugging something in, which are both completely normal and safe.

Now, electricity is dangerous, so don't conduct weird experiments on your own ok?

And, not all homes are grounded. The only grounded outlets in my home are the kitchen and bathroom, not in any other room. Never had a problem with electronics ever.

Though if that's the case, don't touch the case and something that's grounded, like your radiator.

All the best!

Here. That's the type of answer i wanted. Nice, and not too confusing. cheers.

I'm not sure why the others point it to be a serious issue.

If your components ground themselves to your PC case, then so far this is all normal and still safe.

The best solution is to of course move it to a grounded outlet, but if that'snot possible, then just leave it as it is. Connecting a grounded power strip to a non grounded outlet won't do you any good, other than provide more connections.

You won't damage components or yourself because of this.

That is, if I understood this correctly.


All the best!

Allowing the case to be the ground is safe?

User is getting shocked but if no grounded outlet exist "leave it as it is"? I disagree with your non-solution.

Your opinion is just as valid as mine.

 

[aquielisunari]

Then im going to assume your a troll. Because nothing you have said thus far has made any sense.

Ok so lets clear a few things up here. Are you touching your computer and getting a static electric zap to your hand? Is it also happening when touching the cables? If not how are you seeing this static electricity, we do not see anything in the video.

My comment regarding the cabling is using multiple splitters is a bad idea. I am a fireman and I have seen house fires caused by these. I realize that its worked fine for you for years, but it only takes one time for it not to. As well one of those splitters or extensions may be the source of the likely bad ground you have that is giving you these static electric shocks.

In some parts of my computer. But my computer has been working for 3 years and nothing happened. but since i just heard that static can damage my PC, i asked.
And yeah also while touching some cables.
But i dont get why are you saying that i will have a fire or something. That was a complete useless thing to say. I didnt ask if my house is going to be on fire.

Static can damage a PC. How it can do that is if you are working on it (case open) and you're on a carpeted floor and you build up static electricity you can damage the components. However as long as you aren't working on the inside of the PC and on carpet you are fine. If you ever do, make sure to wear sneakers and ground yourself using a grounding strap.

Just using your PC static won't damage it. If you touch the outside of your PC and get a shock thats due to a bad ground. That likely will trace back either to a problem with your PSU, power cable or wall outlet or one of that mess of splitters and extensions you have in between.

As for my fire comment, its because you have multiple extensions and splitters. These are not meant to be used this way. Its not a useless thing to say I have experience in this field and it is a dangerous setup. No it has not happened yet, and maybe it will never happen, but your chances of it happen rise exponentially. You should find other outlets to plug those things in and never connect splitters and power strips together.

Ok i guess i was over reacting. You can probably saving my life or something like that. Thank you.
My PSU is new. I dont think its that, power cable is new too. Then its probably wall outlet and that mess of the extensions or something.

I would say its a good chance.

Try plugging the computer directly to the wall, or use only that one power strip you have, plug in the computer and monitor to that and see what happens. If it still happens there then try the wall. Then you know you need a new power strip, and again you should re-route everything else you need to plug in to spread it amongst multiple outlets.

Ok i tested more. so. When im barefoot and touching the ground AND touching the "some" parts that in my case that is having static electricity i feel shocks. But when i DONT touch the ground and even when im barefoot, and i touch the "some" parts in my case that is having static electricity, i dont feel shocks.
so idk if it still an issue

So when you levitate, it's all good. Good to know. I can have my shoes on and still get an electrical shock. Judging by your pasts posts and you not touching the ground I say you are seriously gifted.

This is a clear(read seriously convoluted) indication that anybody having this issue would need to have their wiring inspected by a licensed, bonded and insured electrician. Somebody having electrical issues of this type could try a different outlet in another part of the home. This however doesn't guarantee that that plug will be on a different electrical line nor does it guarantee that plug is better. Anybody getting shocked by their computer needs to make sure their home's wiring or breaker box is not faulty. This can lead to a fire or worse. A bad PSU could be an issue.

Your answer is also great. cheers

Thank you. While we lived for decades and more with two pronged plugs it is much safer to use a three pronged plug and a grounded outlet.