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    Keeping it plugged in

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Augmented, Mar 9, 2012.

  1. Augmented

    Augmented Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone have a trick for keeping the power plug secured in place when using your notebook on your lap? Mine tends to work itself loose after a while of shifting my laptop around on my lap (it sits on a Coolermaster Notepal). I noticed that these plugs don't fit as snug as some of the laptops I've used.
     
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    I've not noticed them ever being particularly loose myself. If you're not pulling the brick around with the cord, I don't think it should get loose at all.

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    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    happened on my m860tu
    the 2 or 3 prongs that hold the plug in place have just opened up slightly and lost their sringyness. before ( ) and now ( )
    a watch screwdriver to prize them inwards slightly done the trick for me.
    remove battery and mains and press power button for 15-20 seconds to dispel any power first.
     
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    I've noticed this too, but I just plug it in with some extra force and it helps.
     
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    When the plug on my power cord starting slipping out occasionally, I bought a small device that clamps onto the power cord with a small amount of friction. It then plugs into an empty port that I don't use on the back of the notebook, and helps keep the plug from getting pulled loose. That, and a small strip of electrical tape I wrapped around the plug have been working fine for several years.
     
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    It's a snug fit, don't get me wrong. It just tends to work itself loose after a while. The brick isn't being tugged on, however.
     
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    Gotcha. In that case, the ideas suggested above are actually pretty clever (Ag76 in particular). I'd give those a try to see if it can help. Or just consider pinching the edge of the cord under your cooler/using a bit of electrical tape/velcro to secure it to the side of your cooler.
     
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    Yeah, I was just thinking of a way to secure some sort of velcro strap to the cooler to help hold it in place. Thanks for the tips guys!
     
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