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    Is it safe to use the FW with a broken DC IN power port?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Ghosthostile, Oct 19, 2010.

  1. Ghosthostile

    Ghosthostile Notebook Consultant

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    Let's say for arguements sake that the barrel housing of the DC IN on the Vaio FW snapped and became wobbly, would it be safe to use it as a desktop or would the person be risking an electric shock or damaging their computer?
     
    Ghosthostile, Oct 19, 2010
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  2. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    It's a VAIO sickness! can you post some pictures they might help but i'll say generally it shouldn't be a problem!
     
    katalin_2003, Oct 19, 2010
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    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    you shouldn't be risking much of a shock since it's only 19V. But you definitely could cause further damage to the laptop, yes.
     
    beaups, Oct 20, 2010
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