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    Laptop AC Power (brick) Adapter buzzing noises? normal or faulty?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kkel19, Aug 10, 2009.

  1. kkel19

    kkel19 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have been looking online and getting mixed results regarding buzzing noises from ac power adapters. My old hp dv6000 laptop powerbrick did not make buzzing noises as loud as my new dv6-1235cl from costco.

    I noticed that a lot of people now hear buzzing noises from their ac adapter. Then I came onto this website.

    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/w...ct=3884608

    Is this a bunch of bs or are they for real?

    I can hear the buzzing noise when I put my ac adapter on the table, but almost non existent when its on the ground. I want to know if this will be a fire safety hazard in the future? I dont want my house burning down even when this thing is plugged in.


    Thanks much guys
     
    kkel19, Aug 10, 2009
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    probably a 60hz "buzz" you're hearing.

    I think it's normal.
     
    moral hazard, Aug 10, 2009
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    Not sure if its normal. It doesnt sound it. I dont have a buzz on my HP charger...

    Id consider sending it into HP. You should still be in warranty, right?

    btw, on your link, i get oops!!!
    Sorry, this page is not available. (Dead link :/)

    And also, HERE is a great place to get cheap AC adapters, if your warranty is out or say HP wont replace it for some reason...
    ...I have one of theirs, it works good. No buzzing. :p
     
    ahl395, Aug 10, 2009
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    Soviet Sunrise Notebook Prophet

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    Soviet Sunrise, Aug 10, 2009
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  5. kkel19

    kkel19 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks for the help guys...i got my laptop two days ago at costco...i called them to send me another one and it should be here by friday...i rather call it in then have to completely make them open me a new laptop....but thanks though


    the link is this link to the hp website that claims to say its normal..

    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00065262&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=3884608

    if the new one that comes in does this then oh well so be it. thanks for the great information though!!!!
     
    kkel19, Aug 10, 2009
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    Archon810 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So what was the outcome? Did the buzzing stop?
     
    Archon810, Aug 24, 2009
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