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    AC adapter plug

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by shak541, Jul 11, 2011.

  1. shak541

    shak541 Notebook Consultant

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    hey is it just an issue with my laptop and this persons laptop: YouTube - ‪Alienware wiggly AC‬‏
    or is everyones ac adapter plug a bit wiggly like this? I heard the dell studio has a bit of wiggle too? :S
    how many peoples adapters are like this? is this normal? thanks :)
     
    shak541, Jul 11, 2011
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  2. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    I only have the M17x models and it's not loose at all, I mean I can't move it like the guy in the video.
    What's your model?
     
    katalin_2003, Jul 11, 2011
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    attilaistvan Notebook Guru

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    I have m15x and it's the same :(
     
    attilaistvan, Jul 11, 2011
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  4. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Well, see if it's common for the M15x and if not, consider calling Dell.
     
    katalin_2003, Jul 11, 2011
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  5. Simplified

    Simplified The Most Awesome

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    I have both a dead M15x (it failed on me 1.5 montes after the warranty ran out :cry :) and my current M17x.

    The AC plug is not "wiggly" on either of them. I used my M15x for 1 year and 1.5 months before it broke and I have never had this problem. My M17x is about 4.5 months old now, and I do not have this problem on that machine either.
     
    Simplified, Jul 11, 2011
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  6. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    Sorry to hear about your M15X's

    Mine is similar to that but it still charges fine and its not as wiggly.
     
    Steven, Jul 11, 2011
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    ErikErik Newbie

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    I have a 6 week old M17x R3 and the adapter is wiggly. It has been since I got it. It doesn't charge the laptop occasionally until I wiggle it around to the right spot. I need to call it in for warranty soon.
     
    ErikErik, Jul 11, 2011
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  8. Master Schollz

    Master Schollz Notebook Consultant

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    My M15x cord wiggles, maybe not quite as much as in the video but still a lot. Never had any problems charging or anything.
     
    Master Schollz, Jul 13, 2011
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  9. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    If its anything like the m11x power plug then its not actually connected to the chassis, but rather it just slides into 2 slots on each side.

    Take off the bottom and take a look at it while wiggling the wire.
     
    ejohnson, Jul 13, 2011
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  10. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    I don't think you should worry as much since it has been functioning fine for you. Mine is also not solid but wiggly, yet it has never had a challenge to charge.
     
    Steven, Jul 13, 2011
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