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0 pointswpearse5y ago0 comments

The MacBook power adapters here (NZ) don’t have an earth pin, but my MacBooks give me vicious shocks. I always wondered if finding an earthed adapter (must be available in other countries!?) would fix this.

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joelby375y ago

The two pin plug that attaches directly to the power brick isn’t grounded, but the power adapter extension lead is and it solves this problem. https://www.apple.com/nz/shop/product/MK122X/A/power-adapter...

londons_explore5y ago

In most countries untried it is illegal... But if you crack open the power supply and remove the "Y" capacitor (usually the only bright blue component in there), these shocks won't happen anymore.

The downside is your MacBook might start giving out radio frequency interference...

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joelby375y ago

londons_explore5y ago

In most countries untried it is illegal... But if you crack open the power supply and remove the "Y" capacitor (usually the only bright blue component in there), these shocks won't happen anymore.

The downside is your MacBook might start giving out radio frequency interference...

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse