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    Dell Slim Auto/Air/AC Adapter Problem

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by hasandemir, Jan 25, 2009.

  1. hasandemir

    hasandemir Newbie

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    Hello,

    I have just bought a new "Dell Slim Auto/Air/AC Adapter" . But when it's connected to my XPS M1330 it always sounds a squeaking or creaking sound if you hear it by closing your ears.

    Is it normal?

    Could you check this issue "Dell Slim Auto/Air/AC Adapter" owners please?

    Thanks.
     
    hasandemir, Jan 25, 2009
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  2. PookiePrancer

    PookiePrancer Notebook Consultant

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    Mine does it when it's charging the battery. Once it's fully charged, the adapter is quiet. Either way, if we get enough similar feedback from others here, it might be normal for this adapter, but noises like this aren't generally "normal."
     
    PookiePrancer, Jan 25, 2009
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  3. timfountain

    timfountain Notebook Consultant

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    Mine doesn't make any noise at all on 2 different machines (XPS 1330 and D630) on either AC or DC and either charging or powering the laptop. It is 18 months old....
     
    timfountain, Jan 25, 2009
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  4. hasandemir

    hasandemir Newbie

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    Thank you for your replies. I have tested mine again, it noises whether connected to notebook or not. And after a time (eg: 1 or 2 hours) charger will heating and also sound increasing.

    In the sinstoic's review, he says LED Light on the adapter is blue color but mine is yellow. It is not an important issue but why mine not blue :) ?

    My adaptor's nameplate has followings:

    PA-12 Familiy
    MODEL: DA65NS3-00
    DELL P/N: DK138
    REF. NO.: SADP-65UB A
    INPUT:
    AC 100-240V~1.5A
    DC 11-16V ---8A
    OUTPUT: 19.5V --- 3.34A
    Efficiency Level: IV RTCA-DO-160E
     
    hasandemir, Jan 25, 2009
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  5. Koer

    Koer Notebook Deity

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    i like to use this car adapter from dell for my m1530, that way i can watch movies when riding for 5 or 6 hours straight :D

    but i have never heard a noise comming from it, it just gets extremely hot, i have burnt my finger about 3 times now, seriously dangerous stuff right there.... seems its slim design does not allow heat dissipation.
     
    Koer, Jan 26, 2009
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