Can lightning come through a computer?

Answer 1

Just to clarify, the lightning itself does not enter through the premise wiring system. However, the imposed and/or induced surge voltage may cause harmful currents to flow over circuits and equipment connected to the premise wiring system.

Answer 2

Yes if the computer is attached to a telephone line or the power point. My computer was fried when there was a lightning strike about 20m from my house. Fortunately my insurance company paid for a new one which was rather good as the computer was four years old and ready for replacement.

I think I'll leave my computer plugged in during thunderstorms in about three years when a replacement would be good...

Answer 3

Plain and simple answer is YES!

during Preferably Prior to an electrical storm (Thunder Storm) you should unplug your computer.

to learn more about lightning safety check out these links

http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/overview.htm

http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/survivors.htm

http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/more.htm

http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/severewx/safety.php#lightning

Answer 4

i couple of years ago i had a computer and it was a very stormy day and no joke a lightning striked my house it broke all my electronics pretty much including air conditioning and shot my computer i dont remember the extent i think i was using a surge protecter? but it sucked but it could of been worse

Answer 5

Yes. I have heard of lighting going into a computer with everything unpluged ( I dont know how much of that is ture).

Answer 6

if you have wires then lighting can come through it.