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Why would I get an electric shock from a VGA cable connected to an LCD monitor?

Similar to this question I got shocked today with a new computer I just bought. How is this possible and how can I prevent this?

  • There is no power cord in the PC
  • Only the VGA cable is plugged in, tested 2 different flat panels
  • When touching the case and my metal desk, I feel a shock.
  • Unplugging the monitor cable from the pc stops the shocking (obviously)
  • unplugging the power cord from the monitor stops the shocks (obviously)
  • power-outlets are not grounded, and there's no grounded outlet on this floor (top floor)
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You prevent this by having everything in your circuit properly grounded. I suggest contacting a qualified electrician to deal with this, since it's a safety hazzard as long as you're connecting to AC power.

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