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    Power Cord Keeps Popping Out

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by CoderJ, Jan 4, 2010.

  1. CoderJ

    CoderJ Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone run into a problem where the power cord keeps popping out of the back of their m17x? I noticed when I got the rig it didn't sit quite snug and it seems like the slightest bounce or shift jars it free. Not a big deal when I'm doing work or just goofing off; a giant hassle during Left 4 Dead 2 and other games (can't pause, have to hunt for the damn thing while the game looks like a slideshow for 5 minutes).

    I saw something at LifeHacker where they put a washer on the laptop and a ring magnet on the power cord.... wonders if that might be a good solution (I have small black metallic washers; should be magnetic.... think I might have the right size magnets around here).
     
    CoderJ, Jan 4, 2010
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  2. SpecKane

    SpecKane Notebook Geek

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    Let me know if that magnet and washer works out for you. The slipping power cable is really starting to get on my nerves.
     
    SpecKane, Jan 4, 2010
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  3. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    No problem whatsoever.
     
    the3vilGenius, Jan 4, 2010
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