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    Buzzing from Power Box L502x

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ericthered03, May 26, 2011.

  1. ericthered03

    ericthered03 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The transformer on my power cord is buzzing (zaping sounds). Is this normal and is there anything to worry about?
     
    ericthered03, May 26, 2011
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    Brendanmurphy Your Worst Nightmare

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    Common problem with power adapters. There is a coating applied to the mainboard and sometimes it doesn't cover everything so where it doesn't cover produces a buzzing noise.
     
    Brendanmurphy, May 26, 2011
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