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Originally posted by Kakero:
well, when I turn on the computer and touch the tower casing ( any part ). I got electrocuted ( what I mean is that I can feel the electric ). is this serious?
hmmm...I open the casing but didn't smell anything or see any lose wiring. though I do notice it was a bit dusty. maybe it need some cleaning.
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Yes, its serious. The biggest voltage in your PC should be 12V, which is generaly low enough that you cant feel it. I would guess that something in your PSU is shorting. Remove it from the case, without unplgging it, and put it on a mousemat. Power it up. If the case is still live you have another problem, otherwise you have a shorting PSU.
If the case is still live, try unplugging hard drives etc one by one till you find what the problem is. I seriously doubt its your motherboard, theres not much you can short there without killing the entire machine.