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    Fixing the Power Adapters

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JrunkinDuncan, Sep 18, 2006.

  1. JrunkinDuncan

    JrunkinDuncan Notebook Geek

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    Has anyone fixed, or found a good guide on how to fix your Power Adapter if the cord going to the computer side becomes loose and you have to fiddle with the cord to get the power adapter to work. I haven't called DELL yet but if I could fix it myself that would be ausome.

    Thanks

    Dunc
     
    JrunkinDuncan, Sep 18, 2006
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  2. s4iscool

    s4iscool Notebook Deity

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    if youre under warranty, just hop on chat and they will send you a new one. The dell ones are fragile
     
    s4iscool, Sep 18, 2006
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    jeffmd Notebook Evangelist

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    is it the socket in the laptop thats broken? (common issue since its a stress point) or is there a break in the line?
     
    jeffmd, Sep 19, 2006
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    If its the power cord and not the laptop dell will send you a new one
     
    gridtalker, Sep 19, 2006
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