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? asked in Science & MathematicsPhysics · 8 years ago

Why does my PC resume from standby when I touch a light switch?

My PC has been kicking out of standby intermittently, and I've never quite pinpointed the problem until today. I woke up to turn on the light in my bedroom, and it happened. I didn't even have to turn the light on. The static electricity from my finger, just touching the light switch, caused the PC to resume. I don't have a UPS connected, just a surge protector. I built the PC 2 years ago.

The house is 5 years old, and there is only one light switch in the room.

Any theories?

Thanks.

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  • 8 years ago
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    Sounds like something wrong with the earthing in your house.

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