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    Weird Static Noises Coming From M14x Charger!

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by mittens14x, Dec 26, 2011.

  1. mittens14x

    mittens14x Notebook Consultant

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    i was recently using my m14x and i kept hearing low, humming of static noises, and found it was from the charging adapter (power brick) thing. i made sure everything was properly plugged, and there were still noises. im afraid somethings gonna blow up. any ideas?
     
    mittens14x, Dec 26, 2011
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

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    Have you tried plugging it directly into an different wall power outlet or remove/replace an power extension cable, as they can cause buzzing on a psu.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Dec 26, 2011
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  3. CGSDR

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    I remember read this similar thread here in NBR, and someone suggest that the sound/noise from the power brick is actually the work of the transformer if you have own a X360, then you'll also notice a low humming sound and a low vibration of out it too, see this video here for example of the noise.
     
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    My brothers M18x charger makes weird noises and vibs a bit also but that is one huge m-fer
     
    ajaidev, Dec 26, 2011
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    i had this with 2 of my studio 1555 chargers too, and with my m14x too. guess its ok
     
    Nardon, Dec 26, 2011
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    you are in luck OP....i had this same issue on my brand new m14x. called dell talked to them for about 10 mins, and had a new AC adapter on my doorstep the next morning. Now THATS customer service
     
    tmaxx123, Dec 26, 2011
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    And does it still make noise? Because like I said, the larger the AC adapter is, the louder noise it will make because of the motor/transformer inside it.
     
    CGSDR, Dec 26, 2011
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    nope no more noise :)
     
    tmaxx123, Dec 30, 2011
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