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Dell laptop power cable always falls out!

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Mar 15, 202611131 views
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I have a Dell Inspiron 1720 laptop, about 18 months old. The problem is that the power cable keeps on falling out. It's just sitting on a desk, but minor movement can cause it to come out. From a browse on the internet, it seems to be a reasonably common problem with Dell laptops, but there didn't …

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Fix for: Dell laptop power cable always falls out!

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Duct tape fixes everything. Properly, though? If you're adventurous and handy with a soldering iron, try replacing the internal power jack. You should be able to find a service manual for your model (via google) that describes the proper way to open…

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