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    Charger Problem!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by habs6091, Jun 1, 2007.

  1. habs6091

    habs6091 Newbie

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    I am having a charger problem, all of a sudden the battery charger on my 6400 got very hot, i couldnt even pick it up with bare hands without it burning. And the green light on the charger turned yellow. What is the problem and should i quit using my charger?

    Thanks
     
    habs6091, Jun 1, 2007
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  2. limeeater

    limeeater Notebook Consultant

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    If it's getting that hot, it's probably defective. Try unplugging it for a few hours. If the problem persists, call up Dell and insist on a new charger. If they won't give you one for free, they're fairly cheap.
     
    limeeater, Jun 1, 2007
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    btnh47 Notebook Consultant

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    i have a charger problem aswell and it does get hot. I gotta move the wire where you plug it in just to get it charging, i already got 2 new sets of chargers and each one gets to the point where it starts to not work normally after a couple of weeks. Also my battery drains really fast like in 30 minutes, so cant really go anywhere with it,lol; But ill live with it for awhile
     
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    mtor Notebook Deity

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    If I was you I would get a new charger right away. Do not use that charger agian because it might cause a fire.
     
    mtor, Jun 1, 2007
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