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    Does your laptop NOT have a loose connector?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by gorgonzola, Jan 13, 2012.

  1. gorgonzola

    gorgonzola Notebook Guru

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    I've just recieved my second L702x today and this also has a loose power jack and is very wiggly. Are they all like this or am I just unlucky?
     
    gorgonzola, Jan 13, 2012
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  2. Sam_A_1992

    Sam_A_1992 Notebook Evangelist

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    Mine isnt LOOSE but you dont need much force to push it in and out, but tbh i think its just a general design fault. I dont move my xps around much but its never come out by itself before.
     
    Sam_A_1992, Jan 13, 2012
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    My XPS 15 L502X isn't loose at all. Connection is firm.
     
    toronto, Jan 13, 2012
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    There is a thread opened for this issue. Mine is firm so I guess you should contact Dell customer support dept
     
    hectormuniz20, Jan 13, 2012
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    Mine is loose, had the AC port on my laptop replaced by a Dell tech, still no difference.

    There is a few threads on Dell's own site and there has been no fix found for the issue yet.
     
    fluffy88, Jan 13, 2012
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    For some reason a 120 Watt Dell power adapter fits really snug into the jack.
     
    Lenoat702, Jan 15, 2012
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  7. Harry1994

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    Not loose but not tight. I have a new l70X2, ordered at christmas with the model is the DP/N 0J408P.
     
    Harry1994, Jan 15, 2012
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    Same as Harry's laptop. Not loose and not tight enough. Had no problems with it.
     
    letmeknov, Jan 15, 2012
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  9. Neubeehunhun

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    Mine is not too lose but it doesn't seem to have a perfect fit, easy to wriggle around and comes out rather easily. Hasn't been a concern though since if I'm connected to AC power I'm probably not moving around.
     
    Neubeehunhun, Jan 15, 2012
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  10. tejagamer

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    Not loose,yet not tight..
    L502x here..
    I think its design problem as Sam has said..
     
    tejagamer, Jan 15, 2012
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    Mine is loose, had the AC port on my laptop replaced by a Dell tech, still no difference. [​IMG]
     
    Dollydel, Jan 15, 2012
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  12. ExMM

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    Same here, one connector for headphones not loose but not tight either.
     
    ExMM, Jan 16, 2012
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  13. sharkshark

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    ...this is what I fear, as they're showing up tomorrow
     
    sharkshark, Jan 16, 2012
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  14. Blergh

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    Not loose here, quite sturdy actually, and i like it that way.
     
    Blergh, Jan 16, 2012
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  15. Matt GB

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    Same here.
     
    Matt GB, Jan 16, 2012
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  16. dave-p

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    L501x, and 15z both have solid ac connectors.
     
    dave-p, Jan 17, 2012
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