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I was using a 2 prong adapter (40W) and power cord that came with my Asus Eee Pc for years, but I didn't get this really low 'tingly' feeling when touching any part of the netbook. HOWEVER, I recently purchased a 3 prong adapter (40W) and cable and when I use that, I get that tingly/vibration feeling when I surface through the touchpad and around it.

So........ What's going on here ? Isn't it supposed to work the other way around ???????

Should I just continue using it or exchange it ?? Is it an issue with the adapter or just a low quality product??? Will it harm any part of the netbook in any possible way???? TOTALLY CONFUSED!!!

P.S. The adapter does not even have a brand name but the local dealer did give me a 1 year warranty.

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Tingly could mean anything from vibration through to electric current being present on the body of the laptop. The latter obviously being potentially very dangerous. So suggest you get it checked out by a pro and report back with more specific info.

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If other earthed devices in your premises do not give you that tingling electrocution feeling have the new adaptor replaced under warranty as it is likely faulty. It sounds like one of the outputs from the new power adaptor is not properly isolated from your mains power. If this is the case, yes it could damage your netbook with this stray electrical current.

If your other earthed devices in the house also give you that feeling, have your household earth checked out by an electrician. Again this can also damage your equipment if not repaired, and also prove potentially fatal for you or anyone else in the house.

In either case that tingly electrical feel is dangerous, particularly if it suffers an avalanche breakdown and suddenly becomes worse while you are touching it, it could kill you or anyone else who touches it.

If it is just a vibration from a fan, you should have someone clean out the dust from inside the netbook and replace the dying fan.

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