13-04-2020, 12:35 PM
Hmm, lets see....
How about a large static discharge ?
When I was working on a BBC micro with the lid off, I leaned forward over it to check one of the leads at the back.
My hair (I had more back then) got attracted to the front of the Microvitec Cub colour monitor, which charged me up nicely...
I then decided to power-reset the computer and moved my left hand towards the rear of the PSU and earthed myself very well on the top of the power supply.
The crack I heard and pain I felt seemed to reach up to my elbow !
Luckily it wasn't continuous...
Andy
How about a large static discharge ?
When I was working on a BBC micro with the lid off, I leaned forward over it to check one of the leads at the back.
My hair (I had more back then) got attracted to the front of the Microvitec Cub colour monitor, which charged me up nicely...
I then decided to power-reset the computer and moved my left hand towards the rear of the PSU and earthed myself very well on the top of the power supply.
The crack I heard and pain I felt seemed to reach up to my elbow !
Luckily it wasn't continuous...
Andy
