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> MacBooks and iPads had the "spicy case" issue for quite a long time. In certain countries, the Apple power supply comes with two adapters for plugging it into
by TacticalCoder 4y ago
> MacBooks and iPads had the "spicy case" issue for quite a long time. In certain countries, the Apple power supply comes with two adapters for plugging it into the wall - one with two contacts, and one with three contacts. Only the one with three contacts is grounded.
Thanks a lot for you comment. I had noticed that myself with two old Mac Book Airs.. Actually, that's how I knew if plugs were grounded or not: I could immediately tell.
But, over the years, I always wondered if there were any electrical issue (in several houses) or if it was normal.
- bombcar 4y agoIt's not "normal" but it may be common. The MacBook should be fine on two wires; but something else may not be, causing it to be spicy.
- lostlogin 4y agoThey are spicey everywhere though, even in cardiac protected areas that are checked regularly by electricians. New builds, rebuilds etc. This isn’t a building wiring issue.