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    thinkpad power adapter chirp when on idle

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by wobble987, May 29, 2009.

  1. wobble987

    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    hi, i've used the search function, i did indeed found a thread similar to this one by kgbeezr1, but it is closed, and the reply is very small.

    link: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=247339

    so anyway, i have a thinkpad x300 with 65w power adapter. when idle (power adapter plugged in to the power outlet, but the computer is either off or unplugged) the power adapter would chirp/buzz audibly in relatively quiet room, i would consider it to be loud. however, when the computer is on, the power adapter is very quiet/inaudible/silent.

    is my adapter faulty?
    anyone else is having this issue?
     
    wobble987, May 29, 2009
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    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    anyone?

    so everyone's power adapter is silent?

    do you think it is worthwhile to contact lenovo?
     
    wobble987, May 31, 2009
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  3. Sen5es

    Sen5es Notebook Consultant

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    I have a T400 and am having the same problem. It's a 90w adapter and is complete silent when my Thinkpad is on but makes a very high frequency chirp like sound when it is off and charging. I would also like to know if it is worthwhile to contact Lenovo as my year of warranty isn't up yet.
     
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    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    My 65w adapter is completely silent. However, I have experienced other adapters (e.g. from HP) that made a very annoying whine.

    You can try and contact Lenovo, but I don't know if they'll replace it.
     
    jonlumpkin, May 31, 2009
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