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    Power cord/box making noise....no power to notebook

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by mgray, Nov 17, 2008.

  1. mgray

    mgray Notebook Geek

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    Came home to a dying computer battery, even though it was plugged in.

    Troubleshooted and found that the green light doesn't come on on my power box that is in between the 2 piece power cord. When plugged in, the box makes a repeating, intermittent noise. Not loud but I can hear it when I put the box near my ear.

    Is this thing fried? It's only been less than 2 years. Is it still covered by warranty? Can it be fixed? If not, where is a good cheap place to get power cords and batteries?

    Thanks
     
    mgray, Nov 17, 2008
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  2. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    Yup it's gone... It's not supposed to make any electric sound while operating...
     
    Ayle, Nov 17, 2008
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  3. Qliphah

    Qliphah Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would stop using it immediately! Noise from an electrical box can be very bad and is quite possibly a fire hazard.

    As for a replacement the box and cord should be easy to find, make sure you get the exact same voltage/amps also double check the round plug to be sure it'll fit your laptop. However check with Asus about the battery as cheap knockoffs aren't worth the trouble.
     
    Qliphah, Nov 18, 2008
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