New M1 14" sticky static on body when not plugged in.

[Duif]

Hey peeps... so I had this problem with my old 15" 2015 MBP, where the body would give a weird sticky feeling if I had my feet down and it was plugged in.
I changed to the 3pin extension cable and it seemed to help. Either way, I found out this was a normal thing - they earth through their bodies... all good.

But now I have a brand new M1 and it's doing the same thing when it's not even plugged in.

I want to know if this is normal, or if this indicated some kind of voltage leak from the battery. I don't know why it happens when it's not plugged in, as I'd think it no longer needs any earthing.

Any advice?

 

[ctjack]

Had static in the past and fixed with extension prong as you said.

But with m1 14, i have never experienced that on power and without connection. I would vouch for a leak and return/repair.

 

[gilby101]

With my 2016 MacBook I fixed "sticky static" (when plugged in) with a 3 pin extension - I bought the Apple one which includes a cord. I have not noticed anything with my M3 MBP when either unplugged or using the unearthed power supply. So I agree with @ctjack - not normal. Get it tested by Apple or local authorised repairer.