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    SZ USB port wobbles?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by graph101, Apr 5, 2006.

  1. graph101

    graph101 Notebook Geek

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    is it just my sz or is this loose usb port normal? the connections fine but it just wiggles left and right.
     
    graph101, Apr 5, 2006
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  2. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    Something is not right there...bad make I guess.

    Mine's doesnt wobble at all. Everything is sturdy.
     
    Aero, Apr 5, 2006
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    Mine wobbles too... Left and right, just as you say.
     
    ronin.achilles, Apr 5, 2006
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    it wobbles, I noticed it when I first got it and posted as a CON in my review
     
    klas, Apr 5, 2006
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  5. Aero

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    You guys sure it isnt the thing you are connecting thats moving rather then the USB itself?
     
    Aero, Apr 5, 2006
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    Just to be sure, I connected my USB speaker to my old laptop (Presario) and the wobble is a little less than in VAIO. I don't mind this slight wobble so far as it doesn't internally snap some day :).
     
    ronin.achilles, Apr 5, 2006
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    Oh, I guess it depends on each laptop's make and design.
     
    Aero, Apr 5, 2006
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    i think only the dongle wobbles... not the usb port itself. I dont mind the play coz i wouldnt want an ultra stiff port.
     
    graph101, Apr 5, 2006
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    I sincerely hope its by design and not a design-flaw :)

    And yes graph101, only the dongle wobbles, not the port itself... when I first got my SZ, I seriously thought it was a mfg defect, but then I had to get it exchanged (for some other reason...) and even the new one has it the same way... so I guess thats how it is... by design!
     
    ronin.achilles, Apr 5, 2006
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    On my second SZ in 3 weeks....first one returned when the USB ports when from wobbling to non-functional. I now use a hub for everything and a bluetooth mouse. I think the USB ports on the SZ are not anchored well to the m/b.
     
    Vaoifan, Apr 6, 2006
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