Small shock while using an 808 PT

[Iluvthearmy]

For the past 2 days when I attempt to use the 5v PT I get a small shock similar to pressing a 9volt battery to your tongue. there are no visible cuts or abrasion in the wire, and I'm not sure what brand it is. Any ideas? or should I just toss it?

 

[cookiebun]

I would.
What do you have it connected too?

 

[BardicDruid]

Yeah toss it, there's a short in there somewhere, and it could possibly damage the USB port it's plugged into.

 

[doubleganger]

I had the same problem when using a PT connected to a powered usb hub. After searching the forum I found out that for proper grounding the hub needed to be connected to my computer. Problem solved.

 

[Iluvthearmy]

Well I tried a line through a USB adapter to a wall outlet, straight to my computer, and on a multi hub ran through my computer..At this point even if I could get it working I'm aggravated enough that I just tossed it. Thanks all!