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    AC Adapter Buzzing

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by shifty88, Oct 15, 2009.

  1. shifty88

    shifty88 Notebook Consultant

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    I was wondering why, on occasion, my AC adapter has a little buzzing noise (sporadic) coming from it?

    Has anyone else encountered this problem?
     
  2. nomoredell

    nomoredell Notebook Deity

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    my new studio 16 came with a constant buzzing power adaptor too, i chatted with online tech support and had the adaptor replaced.
     
  3. chewyeong90

    chewyeong90 Notebook Evangelist

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    mine replaced still the same. so just forget about it. doesn't do any harm i guess..
     
  4. EmmanuelE

    EmmanuelE Notebook Enthusiast

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    yea I'm having the same issue...I'm wondering if I should report it or not. Right now I haven't, but if I don't and it breaks does that mean they won't replace it?
     
  5. chewyeong90

    chewyeong90 Notebook Evangelist

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    As long as you have warranty covered, they will replace. The buzzing sound is slightly noticeable when you are charging your battery. Otherwise, they should be fine. I got mine replaced on the second day, still the same. So, no worries.
     
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    Illegal Operation Notebook Evangelist

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    The adapter for my m1530 buzzes from time to time as well. Glad to know it's not uncommon.
     
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    entrance002 Notebook Consultant

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    happened to me the first 5 days of using my XPS16. it was like staticky noise that one could hear about 1-2 feet away. after that week, it was silent and hasn't popped up since.
     
  8. TerryO'QuinnMedicine

    TerryO'QuinnMedicine Notebook Guru

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    Mine stood up and talked to me, it was so scary.