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    XPS 13 eSATA

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by hah2110, May 23, 2009.

  1. hah2110

    hah2110 Notebook Consultant

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    Can the eSATA port be used with regular USB devices? Seems as it doesn't fit correctly.
     
    hah2110, May 23, 2009
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    it should be able to... try slowly pushing it in, (or flip the usb plug around), don't force it
     
    paper_wastage, May 23, 2009
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    weirdo81622 Notebook Evangelist

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    It can. That's why it's a USB/eSATA combo port. Just make sure that the plug is oriented correctly (I think that the "empty" part of the plug is on top), line it up, and press it in. If you're using the plug for the first time, it could take some firm pressure, but it'll work. I use my combo port all the time.
     
    weirdo81622, May 23, 2009
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    Sure it does ;)
    Mine is a little hard to get in also. Just apply a little more pressure. And make sure you aren't plugging it in upside-down ;)
     
    elijahRW, May 23, 2009
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    Awesome. Thanks guys... much appreciated. Just wanted to make sure. My concern was it was taking more pressure.
     
    hah2110, May 23, 2009
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