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    Quick question about chargers

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by kLay, Oct 3, 2011.

  1. kLay

    kLay Notebook Geek

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    I have got 2 chargers which I leave plugged into the mains that show the blue light.. I was just wondering do these use much electricity whilst not plugged in to the laptop?
     
    kLay, Oct 3, 2011
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  2. i has m11x

    i has m11x Notebook Evangelist

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    They don't use much, but I still unplug them anyways. My M17x charger uses between 0 and 0.3 watts when not plugged into the laptop.
     
    i has m11x, Oct 4, 2011
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    Please take into consideration, these are transformer chargers, they change the voltage/wattage from the mains, into your laptop, it is why they are hot when playing games and cooler when not.
    They will burn out/age quicker if you leave them plugged in and switched on all the time, but if it's under warranty it's your call, hope this helps :)
     
    cbrbiker13, Oct 4, 2011
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  4. kLay

    kLay Notebook Geek

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    Thanks for responses. :)
     
    kLay, Oct 5, 2011
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