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redcirce in tech_support

Weird static dilemma?

Dec 31, 2012 16:27

So I've sort of got a weird problem. I'm a walking static bomb, and it gets worse in the winter. Normally this isn't a big deal, and when I'm at home, I just make sure to discharge before going near electronics ( Read more... )

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kn0tme January 1 2013, 00:11:13 UTC

I don't understand how that can happen unless it's sitting on the seat next to you. If it's on your body, you have a common ground. It'd be like shocking yourself. If the case is acting as an insulator, then it shouldn't shock, because it's not completing a ground. Maybe you should consider a silicon-based case for the Winter?

redcirce January 7 2013, 01:51:03 UTC

Thanks for the suggestion!

I'm not sure how it's happening either. I don't think I'm actually usually grounded to it since no part of my skin is ever touching any metallic/conducting part, but I'm wondering if maybe an earring is hitting some part of the headphone in just the right way to make contact, or if there's an exposed bit near the jack or something.

kn0tme January 7 2013, 22:23:18 UTC

Post a follow-up, if you remember. I'm always curious how these things work out.