Re: Dell inspiron adapter issues

From: Peter (peter_at_greatnowhere.com)
Date: 08/27/05 

Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2005 10:33:59 +0300

> My laptop is about to go into Dell for the second time, to "fix" this
> problem. The first time they changed the fan/power supply. This time,
> they're supposed to replace the motherboard.

I've been thru this more than once. Had two power adapters replaced, then
MB, then adapter again. My impression was that bad PA would blow the MB, and
vice versa. Still, it sucks big time... one of reasons why I got rid of that
Inspiron.

Peter

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