Powerbrick + Lead = Loose?


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The "kettle" lead going into my power brick is VERY loose, if i move it while the electric on that circuit is on it "crackles". I was wondering if is supposed to be like that as a Microsoft "pull" precaution or if I got a faulty lead?!

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This happened with my old monitor's power brick. It doesn't happen any more, I just turned the power off and plugged it in/out a few times then pushed it in as much as possible and never touched it again.

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Maybe if you lick it while its turned on??? I heard somehwere that saliva is a good insulator. :p In all seriousness though, id be a little concerned about it. Doesnt sound normal to me.

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The "crackling" is normal if you unplug leads while the electric is on which you should never do, but the lead is very loose and again wanted to know if it is supposed ot be.

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Theres always a first! I just kicked the lead out :( It is very very loose. I don't think it should be like that and the connect on the lead it seems to be to long and short. What can I do?

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I feel so stupid, my good friend griffin said his was out a bit not that much and he got his in a bit more so I thought dammit put some force on mine and it slid in, it was xmas and I didn't want to break it but now I'm glad I did Case.. make that Thread Closed :). Thanks everyone.

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Eh, no one is stupid. We all are trying to be careful with our babies! At one point we are afraid that if the wire is loose it might damage the system while we are afraid that if we push the cable in too much it might snap or bend something. Glad to help ya out :rofl:

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