M Mattie12345 macrumors member Original poster May 5, 2020 65 10 Jun 12, 2020 #1 Have you experience this on your new MacBook Pro when charging? Can you feel a hum (High frequency vibrations) to the touch on the case ?
Have you experience this on your new MacBook Pro when charging? Can you feel a hum (High frequency vibrations) to the touch on the case ?
J jerryk macrumors 604 Nov 3, 2011 7,422 4,210 SF Bay Area Jun 12, 2020 #2 It it is a slight shocking feeling, it is a common issue with many laptop. It is a floating ground issue. It is not harmful and if you want can be fixed by using an Apple grounded cable. In the US this is the one. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK122LL/A/power-adapter-extension-cable?afid=p238|sez9guAow-dc_mtid_1870765e38482_pcrid_246386725857_pgrid_14874603490_&cid=aos-us-kwgo-pla-btb--slid---product-MK122LL/A
It it is a slight shocking feeling, it is a common issue with many laptop. It is a floating ground issue. It is not harmful and if you want can be fixed by using an Apple grounded cable. In the US this is the one. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK122LL/A/power-adapter-extension-cable?afid=p238|sez9guAow-dc_mtid_1870765e38482_pcrid_246386725857_pgrid_14874603490_&cid=aos-us-kwgo-pla-btb--slid---product-MK122LL/A
K kohlson macrumors 68020 Apr 23, 2010 2,426 741 Jun 12, 2020 #3 Been reported and discussed at least a few times on MR. Nothing to worry about.