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    M1530 Adapter Plug for Notebook End Is A Bit Loose?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jwj11, Feb 22, 2008.

  1. jwj11

    jwj11 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is this normal?
    It feels like it could easily break, and it feels a bit loose.
     
    jwj11, Feb 22, 2008
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  2. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    I assume you're referring to the power adapter plug which connects to your laptop...

    I have an m1330 and the plug is slightly loose on mine as well. I wouldn't worry about it.
     
    Khris, Feb 23, 2008
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    Mine is the same ...doesn't take much to pull it out..but so far it hasn't ...
     
    gunned, Feb 23, 2008
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    Mine feels pleasantly snug......
     
    Pubert, Feb 23, 2008
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    Mine is loose too and doesn't push all the way into the outlet. (Another fine hardware design by Dell.)
     
    hooper1, Feb 23, 2008
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  6. Khris

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    :rolleyes:
     
    Khris, Feb 23, 2008
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    Mine is loose, too. It's probably a "standard" feature.
     
    ViCyniC, Feb 23, 2008
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    Mine is somewhat loose. But I like that. If someone accidentally trips over the power cord, the plug should pull out rather than yank the computer to the floor. Like a version of Apple's Magsafe connector. :D
     
    Smoothieboy, Feb 23, 2008
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