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    Fragile Ethernet Ports?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by roxtc, Dec 5, 2008.

  1. roxtc

    roxtc Notebook Enthusiast

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    So here's the story.

    I originally had a problem with my X200 Ultrabase because my ethernet cable would slide just a little bit in and out causing me to lose my connection if accidently moved my computer or shook my desk. I called up Lenovo and told them my situation and it wasn't too big of a hassle getting them to replace the Ultrabase considering the cost to them.

    Last week, as I was getting the cable in my house re-routed, I had to use the ethernet port on my laptop to test the modem and make sure I wasn't getting any signal loss. As I did that, I realized that my lan port does not click anymore. I could shove in the ethernet cable, it'd connect, but it won't click like ethernet ports usually do. I didn't do much about since I didn't want to send in my laptop in the middle of school and I don't see myself using it. (As long as I have my Ultrabase)

    That's where my next problem comes.

    Today, I was having some connection problems, so I decided to disable and re-enable the connection. I couldn't enable it again, so I decided I'd unplug my lan cable to see if that would do anything. As I tried to plug it back in, the same thing was happening! My new Ultrabase developed the same problem as the old one but now it slides almost half an inch!

    Should I call up Lenovo again? Anyone have any insight on this? It's never happened to any of my old laptops or desktops. Is Lenovo's ports just really weak for some reason?
     
  2. zerosource

    zerosource Notebook Deity

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    If you are not satisfy, you should call them up.
     
  3. AznRacerNSX

    AznRacerNSX Notebook Evangelist

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    i found my ultrabase network port also is fragile.... but i got it replaced once already.... and don't fill like doing it again at the moment.. but i know what you mean...