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    Studio 1555 Power Brick Clicking

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jid, Sep 13, 2009.

  1. jid

    jid Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all,

    Had the Studio since Wednesday and its great!

    However, the power brick has started to make noises? A series of about 10 clicks in quick sucession repeated twice in a couple of seconds.

    It will then go quiet for a while then do it again?

    Its also pretty hot, too hot to touch for a while and its hot quickly - in about 10mins from cold.

    Should I get a replacement or is this normal?

    How do I go about getting it replaced? Sounds like its shorting or something?

    Thanks
     
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  2. Fragilexx

    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    Indeed, doesn't sound good. My Inspiron 1545 power brick remains relatively cool even after I've had the machine on for 8 or more hours.

    Just call or use online chat to speak to a Dell tech rep; they'll be able to sort out a replacement
     
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  3. jid

    jid Notebook Consultant

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    Just checked my old Toshiba power bricks and they too get pretty warm, same as this.

    They don't click though, the heat I can live with but the clicking I don't like...
     
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  4. Fragilexx

    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    Yeah, but the more recent power bricks for the Dell models are slim and typically don't generate that much heat - as I said, I often have my notebook on for 8 hours or more and the heat from the power brick is so little. Besides, it's the clicking that is more concerning - just call Dell, I'm sure they'll just fire you another one out.
     
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  5. jid

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    Will contact Dell tomorrow.

    Thought I would try plugging into a different socket and I haven't heard the noise since...

    Cannot chat as my Service Tag isn't recognised. :( Will email I think...
     
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