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    XPS 1530 shipping with 3 prong plug or 2?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Vkhalsa, Mar 11, 2008.

  1. Vkhalsa

    Vkhalsa Notebook Guru

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    Are the XPS 1530's now shipping with a three prong plug or are they still shipping the two prong plugs?
     
    Vkhalsa, Mar 11, 2008
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  2. Gfresh404

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    Still think it's two prong.
     
    Gfresh404, Mar 11, 2008
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  3. ahl395

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    Well my dads and aunts 1520 that is only about a month or two old has a two prong. But im sure everyone will start using 3prong soon.
     
    ahl395, Mar 11, 2008
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  4. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    I'd be surprised if they're shipping with two-prong adapters, but maybe Dell's trying to get rid of old stock before making the switch.
     
    Commander Wolf, Mar 11, 2008
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  5. Vkhalsa

    Vkhalsa Notebook Guru

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    Has anyone that has received a two prong plug been able to have dell replace it with a three prong one?
     
    Vkhalsa, Mar 11, 2008
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  6. TheChu

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    Don't even worry about it. I got my 1530 with a two prong, hopped on Dell Chat and was promptly sent a three prong via DHL Airborne at no charge. Dell knows about the 2 prong issue.
     
    TheChu, Mar 11, 2008
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  7. roland_j

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    Whats wrong with 2 prongs?
     
    roland_j, Mar 11, 2008
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  8. choop

    choop Notebook Enthusiast

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    You're missing the ground.

    As for my question, I have an Inspiron E1505 and am replacing it with the XPS M1530. Will my current E1505 plugs including the slim air/car/ac adapter work with my M1530?
     
    choop, Mar 11, 2008
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  9. SpotMe

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    Mine came with a three prong from the get-go.

    The cable they use has the same plug on the end as my Asus notebooks. I suspect it is a fairly common format. Therefore, it'd be pretty easy to replace it yourself.

    I believe it is called a Cloverleaf plug or more correctly an IEC 320 (or IEC C5). Check out the C5 pic here:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_connector#Other_IEC_appliance_connectors
     
    SpotMe, Mar 11, 2008
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  10. Shad0w

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    If you get a 2 prong, call in and they ship you a 3 prong, do you get to keep both? Or do they include the typical prepaid waybill to return the 2 prong?
     
    Shad0w, Mar 11, 2008
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  11. fiveo

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    What a joke. I contacted Dell Chat and the person kept trying to tell me they don't make a three prong for the XPS M1530. Had to link him or her to this thread as well as the threads on Dell's own website on the issue. Finally agreed to send me the three prong. Be persistent with Dell folks. It's the only way you'll get any results!
     
    fiveo, Mar 11, 2008
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  12. stevey5036

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    Someone want to enlighten me on what the big deal is?
     
    stevey5036, Mar 11, 2008
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  13. lqaddict

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    With 2 prong cables people are getting zapped :) when touching their laptop.
    Dell assured everyone that it is not harmful to both your laptop or you.
     
    lqaddict, Mar 11, 2008
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  14. POH

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    I haven't gotten zapped yet, though I haven't used my notebook in the rain yet, either.
     
    POH, Mar 11, 2008
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