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    Is your HP dv5t power jack loose?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Warrant72, Jan 30, 2009.

  1. Warrant72

    Warrant72 Newbie

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    I just bought a brand spankin new HP dv5t series, got it 3 days ago, i inspected it when i got it out of the box and it was beautiful.

    However a little later I noticed that the power (cord side) that you plug in to charge was pretty loose. Are your guys like this?

    Now just today I tripped on the long part of the cord... it moved the laptops position on the desk a few inches, and enough to pull it out of the box in the middle of the cord, and it feels even loser.. but I cant tell if it really did, i might just be paranoid.

    This worries me because on my last two laptops they were pretty tight and had no play in them, both of the ended up broken.

    Thanks guys!!
     
    Warrant72, Jan 30, 2009
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  2. dp64

    dp64 Notebook Consultant

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    my dv5 power connection seems loose too. im assuming its by design. or design defect. :D
     
    dp64, Jan 30, 2009
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  3. valeriypi

    valeriypi Newbie

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    And my too
     
    valeriypi, Feb 1, 2009
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  4. 3D.Art

    3D.Art Notebook Enthusiast

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    i don't think mine like this, i usually move it from table to my bed every night
     
    3D.Art, Feb 1, 2009
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  5. phatskillz

    phatskillz Notebook Enthusiast

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    mine is moderately loose as well and i just set up my laptop today so I think this is it's design
     
    phatskillz, Feb 1, 2009
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  6. DV5-1055TX

    DV5-1055TX Notebook Enthusiast

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    Mine's been slightly loose since day 1 but stays plugged in firm. Agreed with above sounds like it's by design.
     
    DV5-1055TX, Feb 1, 2009
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  7. sublime313

    sublime313 Notebook Evangelist

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    you people are more anal than i am about these things
     
    sublime313, Feb 1, 2009
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  8. Idyllic

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    Mine isnt loose at all, in fact it requires a tug to pull it out.
     
    Idyllic, Feb 2, 2009
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    I think it's designed like that. It's somewhat loose on mine too, doesn't other me, because it's still snug and still charges.
     
    SDreamer, Feb 4, 2009
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