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electrical short

  1. Kahalu'u Bob

    USB C Power Adapter Short/Voltage Leak

    I have a new 2016 MBP and could feel a tingle from the metal frame when charging, but not when running on battery. Curious, I put a digital multimeter on the USB C cable. The shield (the metal shell on the exterior of the plug) shows 35 to 50 Volts AC to ground when the power adapter is plugged...