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    NP8660 Power Brick Fan Smell

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by jazznutuva, Sep 18, 2008.

  1. jazznutuva

    jazznutuva Notebook Enthusiast

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    When the fan kicks in on my NP8660 power brick... the smell is nauseating... like a melting plastic/burning smell. Obivously when the fan is off... there is no smell at all. Anything I can do about it?
     
    jazznutuva, Sep 18, 2008
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  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    are there any lose bits of plastic stuck in the fan grill on the brick and how hot does the brick get as it could be faulty. id contact your seller just in case.
     
    MrDJ, Sep 18, 2008
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    steveninspokane John 14:6 - Only ONE Way!

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    Yeah Jazz, when I had my 8660, my brick had that same smell.
     
    steveninspokane, Sep 18, 2008
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  4. MrDJ

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    could be just new plastic getting hot for the first time.
     
    MrDJ, Sep 18, 2008
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  5. jazznutuva

    jazznutuva Notebook Enthusiast

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    No loose bits... just smells when the fan is on.
     
    jazznutuva, Sep 18, 2008
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  6. Callidor

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    I'm not an expert, but that might be something that isn't so...good. Maybe ask Sager for a replacement if you think it's a sign of something damaging.
     
    Callidor, Sep 18, 2008
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    MKang25 NBR Prisoner

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    New fan with new plastic might be creating the burning smell thing.
     
    MKang25, Sep 19, 2008
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    Light a match, that always works for me but it's to cover up the smell of something else.....nevermind
     
    IKAS V, Sep 19, 2008
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    isnt lightening a match make the smell worst in that case? lol
     
    robvya, Sep 19, 2008
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  10. Heathkidd

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    mine did to when it was new... its fine now really gives off odd smells now and again.. its just new hardware its ok.
     
    Heathkidd, Sep 20, 2008
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  11. MrDJ

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    you wont be able to smell the powerbrick then :D

    alternatively eat a large tin of baked beans or half a dozen hard boiled eggs :p
     
    MrDJ, Sep 20, 2008
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