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    M1730 AC Adapter goes Bye Bye!

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Halloween, Dec 10, 2008.

  1. Halloween

    Halloween Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello everyone,

    Today I reveice my replacement Dell XPS M1730 for my old laptop M1710.

    Everything was going well for a moment, the installation went smooth then after 5 minutes of usage, my AC Adaptop died on me.

    Anyone had this problem or could explained why this happened ?​
     
    Halloween, Dec 10, 2008
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  2. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    While rare it does happen from time to time. As for an explanation it could be a variety of issues that lead to its failure.
     
    atbnet, Dec 10, 2008
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  3. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    Yes, i agree. :)

    Call Dell Support and they should send you a new one under warranty. ;)
     
    ahl395, Dec 10, 2008
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  4. manville140

    manville140 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Get a replacement. Those suckers are going for 159 bucks at Dell.com. Total rip off.
     
    manville140, Dec 10, 2008
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  5. LAPTOP GAMER

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    I love my Dell, but those adapter are a total POS! I have gon through 2 already and looking for a 3rd, this might be a reason not to buy another Dell because of these lam power adapters. I took one apart thinking there was a fuse I could change, not a chance. I hate these POS power adapters! :mad: :mad: :mad:
     
    LAPTOP GAMER, Dec 11, 2008
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  6. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    It depends, yours just might have some issues with the power. They might just die because of a bad power connection in your house.

    They don`t just die because they`re crap, most of the 1730 users have not had problems with them.
     
    eleron911, Dec 11, 2008
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  7. Halloween

    Halloween Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry forgot to mention, I did call Dell Support for new one which will take 2-3 business days.
    I've already waited 2 weeks for my replacement laptop and now another few more days for AC Adapter :confused:


    The AC Adapter from my M1710 was doing fine.
    I know the M1730 AC Adapter is bigger than the M1710 but I didn't know it would make that a big difference.

    Maybe if I'll get a Outlet Power bar (specific for electronics) that will help.
     
    Halloween, Dec 11, 2008
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  8. zfactor

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    i never had a single issue with mine but then i ALWAYS use a GOOD surge protector not a 10$ junk one i mean a 30-40$ good one..
     
    zfactor, Dec 11, 2008
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