Tech question

[monkeybard]

So how dangerous is it that my computer's plug lost its grounding prong?  I have the prong, it's just not in the plug anymore.  Frankly, I'm more annoyed than concerned.  But I'm also curious.  I mean, it'd suck it there was a power surge and I lost anything off my hard drive.  Yeah.  That'd suck rocks.

Comments

[fisherbear.livejournal.com]

Grounding is good. I think we have a few extra power cables lying around if you need one.

[monkeybard]

We might, too. I'll check with Nordic Boy when he gets home. Thanks!

To Ground or not To Ground

[devinam.livejournal.com]

I'm pretty sure you want that prong attached. ;)
but I'm checking with my computer minded husband, I'll let you know what he says...

[devinam.livejournal.com]

Um, dare I ask, *how* did you lose the prong?

[monkeybard]

It stuck in the wall socket. I know. Only me...

[devinam.livejournal.com]

Here's what Mike said:
"it's less important if she's on a surge protector... that has it's own ground to save the computer.

Also, most compters have a separate power cord, can be detatched from the computer. If so, we have a few extras, she can have ours."

So I guess we have extras, in which case you can have one of ours, if you want.

[monkeybard]

Thanks, but I think we have cords around the house somewhere. Turns out the outlet I usually use isn't grounded anyway. It has ones of those GFCI plugs instead. ::shaking head::