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  1. Inframan

    iPhone 12 Mag Safe Charger Electrical Shocks & Overheating

    Hey Guys, I’ve been using my Mag Safe Charger on my IPhone 12 Pro with a Silicone iPhone case for about a day now. I’ve noticed that when I have my Mag Safe charger attached and using my phone at the same time I sometimes get little static shocks. Also, the Mag Safe charge also gets pretty hot...
  2. 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...