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    AC Power Port "Wobbly" [R61]

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by cpetaling, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. cpetaling

    cpetaling Notebook Enthusiast

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    The yellow part where the plug meets the laptop, that is. It just... doesn't feel that stable when the power brick is plugged in.

    Is it commonplace, or a sign something will need repair very soon?
     
    cpetaling, Aug 14, 2008
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  2. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    There was a post about this a couple months ago I believe. If I remember correctly, the poster said that he was able to fix the issue by opening up his computer and tighting a few screws in that area. He said that the screws loosen over time. He also posted pictures and a link to the separate hardware piece.

    I'll try and find the thread.

    edit: here we are,

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=236405
     
    Arki, Aug 14, 2008
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  3. batman5315

    batman5315 Notebook Evangelist

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    also keep in mind that thinkpad t61/r61 jacks are not soldered directly onto the motherboard

    so they never really break from the solder joint like in cheaper laptops. its a wire that connects the jack to the motherboard. this also causes a little wiggle when compared to other laptops that have jacks soldered onto the mb
     
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  4. chrixx

    chrixx Product Specialist NBR Reviewer

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    It's common and it's by design. As batman5315 mentioned, the play allows it to withstand forces so they don't break that easily.
     
    chrixx, Aug 14, 2008
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  5. cpetaling

    cpetaling Notebook Enthusiast

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    very well said! thanks for the explanations.
     
    cpetaling, Aug 15, 2008
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