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    Power adapter for M17X just died

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by blade445, Jul 23, 2009.

  1. blade445

    blade445 Notebook Consultant

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    After only a week of use the Flextronics power adapter has stopped working, the blue light will not come on, I had ordered a spare to keep in my bag, the one that died is Flextronics, the Spare is Delta and is working fine.

    Just a heads up if you have one of the flex adapters you might want to get a spare?
     
    blade445, Jul 23, 2009
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  2. Quadzilla

    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    Wow thats a bummer . Mines a Delta , hope it holds up :).
     
    Quadzilla, Jul 23, 2009
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  3. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Yep.. Power adapters aren't immune to crapping out early :) It's all under warranty though so If you don't need a spare then I wouldn't bother.

    Dell sends replacement parts Next Day delivery so you shouldn't be out for more than a day or two...
     
    sleey0, Jul 23, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    i agree with Sleey0 my m17 was amazing and i don't doubt flextronics for a second, sounds like u just got a dud :(
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 23, 2009
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  5. blade445

    blade445 Notebook Consultant

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    There sending me a new one tomorrow :)
     
    blade445, Jul 23, 2009
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    Glzmo Notebook Deity

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    My Flextronics is making weird noises, as if a bee or a fly was trapped inside whenever it's connected to the laptop. Did yours do the same before it died?
     
    Glzmo, Jul 24, 2009
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  7. blade445

    blade445 Notebook Consultant

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    Never made any noise that I knew of? I only unplugged it from the system 2 times. It is probably just a rare failure?
     
    blade445, Jul 24, 2009
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    GabeZ Information Technology

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    The buzzing noise could possibly be a grounding issue on your outlet. Try plugging it into a differet wall outlet.

    Thanks,
    Gabe
     
    GabeZ, Jul 24, 2009
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    jdl1234 Notebook Enthusiast

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    +1

    mine was doing the same thing. I had it plugged into my APC UPS. Plugged it directly into the wall and no more buzzing sound.
     
    jdl1234, Jul 24, 2009
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  10. Shuya

    Shuya Notebook Evangelist

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    Do they require you to send in the old one, if you request a new one?
     
    Shuya, Jul 24, 2009
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  11. lordqarlyn

    lordqarlyn Global Biz Consultant

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    Mine quit, not having it quite a month yet. Interestingly, my power adapter is a Delta.
     
    lordqarlyn, Aug 9, 2009
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