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    acer power inlet

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by acerguy123, Sep 22, 2010.

  1. acerguy123

    acerguy123 Notebook Consultant

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    i just bought this brand new acer aspire laptop and i literally just got it today.
    all is good until i noticed the power plug seems a little loose im wondering if i should worry about this.i mean i havent had any power problems since i unpacked it i just noticed when i plugged the plug into the power inlet in the laptop that it was alittle loose,loose like a tiny bit wobbly but the plug itself is a tight fit into the inlet itself

    my laptop is a acer aspire 5551-2013

    thanks in advance
     
    acerguy123, Sep 22, 2010
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  2. Bronsky

    Bronsky Wait and Hope.

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    If by loose, you mean that the plug is vague when you are plugging it in but once it is plugged, it is solid, that is just Acer's plugs these days.
     
    Bronsky, Sep 22, 2010
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    when i plug it in its pretty firm and tight but once its plugged in its a little wobbly

    thanks abunch for the quick responce and help btw
     
    acerguy123, Sep 23, 2010
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    srry i didnt mean to say loose
     
    acerguy123, Sep 23, 2010
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    The power fitting should not be wobbly once it is plugged in. Can you take the unit back for an exchange?
     
    Bronsky, Sep 23, 2010
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    ahh i ordered it from wal-mart.com but i think i can send it back since its only 2 days old.i will find out
     
    acerguy123, Sep 23, 2010
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    Umm i think he means the actual socket the power cord plugs into. If u move the power plug ( the side plugged into the laptop up and down) it is a bit loose. The actual fitting of the plug into the socket is tight.
     
    cruisx, Sep 23, 2010
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    yes thats exactly what i mean thank you cruise
     
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    its not the power cord its the socket in the laptop itself
     
    acerguy123, Sep 23, 2010
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    i called acer technical support today and according to them its normal but they also said if i have a problem with it they'll fix it cuz its under warranty, so ill hang onto it for awhile and see what happens.cuz im not having any issues with it charging,and i dont smell anything out of the ordinary.

    but what do you guys think about what the technical support guy said from acers support dept.?
     
    acerguy123, Sep 23, 2010
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