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    M17x Power Supply Cable Question

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by monkey123456, Sep 5, 2009.

  1. monkey123456

    monkey123456 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys -

    I was just cleaning up my room and making things look more tidy..And then I mixed up my power cables to all the things that plug into their "own" power supply...

    My question...What does the M17x's power supply cable (the one you plug into the power supply which then plugs into the wall outlet) look like? Is it round or flat cable...those are the two I have and am not sure which one plugs into...And not sure if it matters though, however, just making sure

    thanks guys
     
    monkey123456, Sep 5, 2009
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  2. lordqarlyn

    lordqarlyn Global Biz Consultant

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    It is the one with the end shaped like a trapezoid, and has plat sockets inside. As long as the cable is like that, it won't really matter. The original cable itself is a flat type, with the three wires bound together.
     
    lordqarlyn, Sep 5, 2009
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    monkey123456 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks

    Both the cables in question are trapazoid, so this was the confusion...thanks...Just wanted to be safe though

    thanks once again
     
    monkey123456, Sep 5, 2009
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    airplaneman Notebook Deity

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    They use a 'universal' power cable. A lot of common electronics/appliances use them. Desktop PSU's, Xbox 360, Monitors..they are really quite common. It doesn't really matter which one you use.
     
    airplaneman, Sep 5, 2009
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