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    Very loose E-SATA port no longer accepts normal usb plugs without upward pressure

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by fatboyslimerr, Jul 20, 2014.

  1. fatboyslimerr

    fatboyslimerr Alienware M15x Fanatic

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    I've never used my e-sata port so it was really wasted on me but for quite awhile now I've found that most usb cables and flash drives fit too loosely to properly work unless I apply pressure underneath the cable or flash drive. Pretty annoying if you need a lot of usb ports.

    Anyone got any ideas how I can fix or improve this combo port so usb plugs fit more securely?

    Thanks
     
    fatboyslimerr, Jul 20, 2014
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    That's a way to solve it, but it could cause more issues at the end (broken USB). I guess you can use that fix temporarily.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jul 22, 2014
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