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    Power Adapter making sounds

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Wannderer, Mar 1, 2007.

  1. Wannderer

    Wannderer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just a simple question ... is it normal that my power adaptor for my laptop is making a "bizzz" sound when it is in use ...

    Because if it is not ... not sure it is correct to plug it in the laptop ...
     
    Wannderer, Mar 1, 2007
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  2. gusto5

    gusto5 Notebook Deity

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    That is definitely not normal. Is this a recent purchase? or new-found sounds?

    a bit on laptop/adapter would be cool too =D
     
    gusto5, Mar 1, 2007
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    iPPi Notebook Consultant

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    That's not a good thing.
     
    iPPi, Mar 1, 2007
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  4. Wannderer

    Wannderer Notebook Enthusiast

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    just bought laptop like 3 weeks ago ... started doing this since this morning ...

    ill try to contact the reseller...
     
    Wannderer, Mar 1, 2007
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  5. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Is it very loud? Or is it barely audible?


    What notebook do you own as well. For some Adapters, a slight buzzing means its healthy, especially the larger 90w ones.
     
    coriolis, Mar 1, 2007
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  6. Wannderer

    Wannderer Notebook Enthusiast

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    not very loud ... but still more then barely audible ...
    in a class where many person talk i still heard it

    i own a hel80 from compal

    the power adaptor is a liteon ... dunno how much ?w ...
    it only tells output = 19v -- 4,74A
     
    Wannderer, Mar 1, 2007
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  7. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    I would be more worried if it were unbearably hot...but if the buzzing concerns you, contact someone...I don't think it's normal (nor a big deal) so if you want a new adapter you might be able to get one.
     
    vespoli, Mar 1, 2007
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