A 20-YEAR-OLD student was electrocuted by his computer this morning in Shanghai’s Yangpu District, Eastday.com reported.
The young man, who was identified as Wu, reportedly opened the external casing of the computer’s CPU to prevent it from overheating because he didn’t want to switch on the air conditioner in his home.
According to the report, his sweaty legs came into contact with the computer’s wiring, which might have caused a short circuit. The computer’s internal voltage is as high as 380 volts, enough to give a deadly shock.
An initial investigation by police officers and medical staff found Wu was electrocuted. They found bruises on his legs as well as blood from his nostrils.
OK, real quick. If you aim a fan inside the PC that’s all fine and good. Just opening the case doesn’t do jack, since you really mess up the airflow by opening it.
Secondly, water (sweat) and electricity doesn’t mix. So don’t let the two come in contact with each other.
This is a sad story that really didn’t need to happen.
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