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    Power supply advice?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by macdaddy8000, Feb 3, 2015.

  1. macdaddy8000

    macdaddy8000 Notebook Consultant

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    On my m17x r3 the power cable slips rather easy out from the back of the laptop, does anyone know of a trick how to make it sit a little tighter, its annoying you cant even move the laptop without it falling out.

    Thanks.
     
    macdaddy8000, Feb 3, 2015
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    Thanks, i Will try to plug in my power supply from my m18x and see if its the same.
     
    macdaddy8000, Feb 4, 2015
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    Let us know how that goes!
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Feb 4, 2015
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    I notice AW have addressed this issue on the latest 17. The power port is a separate part wired back to the MB. No more MB replacements for a 50c component...
     
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    I have just tried my m18x power supply, and it feels alot tighter. So i might just end up buying a new power supply or try to replace the cable myself. :D
     
    macdaddy8000, Feb 4, 2015
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    Good news. Thanks and good luck.
     
    MickyD1234, Feb 4, 2015
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    If you can find a dead brick you could, be aware the bricks are usually closed with torx anti tamper screws so you will need a hollow star screwdriver.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Feb 5, 2015
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