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    My power brick is making odd noises

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by funky monk, Aug 10, 2009.

  1. funky monk

    funky monk Notebook Deity

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    Just recently the power brick of my studio xps 16 has been randomly maiking noises every now and then. They sound like a cross between a whistleing kettle and the whistle sound you get when you burn wet wood.

    Does this mean anything catasrophic could happen like it suddenly shorting out and electrocuting my foot or is it just a common thing that happens?
     
    funky monk, Aug 10, 2009
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  2. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    you should definitely get Dell to send a replacement

    a bad power brick might fry the system (sending too high current or ....)
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 10, 2009
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