View Full Version : Does your DS AC adapter make noise?
evilmax17
11-18-2005, 06:02 PM
I just plugged my DS in to charge, and the plug (the square part with the metal tongs that goes into the wall outlet) is making a high-pitched noise now. It only happens when the adapter is plugged into the wall, and also into the DS. I've tried this multiple times with multiple outlets, and it still makes the noise.
...after 5 minutes, it seems to have quietted down. Anyone else ever experience this?
SpottedNigel
11-18-2005, 06:10 PM
...No. Weird. I had an iPod adapter do that, but never ds
DT778
11-18-2005, 06:19 PM
no
godhatesjustyou
11-18-2005, 06:58 PM
never.
Blind the Thief
11-18-2005, 07:07 PM
Nope.
btw1217
11-18-2005, 07:13 PM
Mine sings LL Cool J songs to me.
daroga
11-18-2005, 07:51 PM
my AC adapter for my laptop did that and got really hot. I had to get it replaced. I'd do the same with yours. $10, or I'm sure Nintendo will switch it out for you.
lurknomore
11-18-2005, 07:55 PM
Noise? That's strange. Maybe your girlfriend's toy is also hooked up the same outlet.
Requiem
11-18-2005, 10:28 PM
That's scary. I dont know if that's safe or not. Maybe your household wiring is different
If it quiets down after 5minutes I guess it's okay. Not sure.
RAMSTORIA
11-18-2005, 10:34 PM
yeah, id get a new one, just to be safe
evilmax17
11-18-2005, 10:41 PM
Thanks guys. I was hoping that this might be a common problem, but it doesn't seem to be. I'm thinking that it might be a loose wire, which roughly translates into the potential for a house fire. Either way, i'll spend the $10 just for the piece of mind alone.
Scobie
11-19-2005, 10:36 AM
Thanks guys. I was hoping that this might be a common problem, but it doesn't seem to be. I'm thinking that it might be a loose wire, which roughly translates into the potential for a house fire. Either way, i'll spend the $10 just for the piece of mind alone.
I know you said you tried multiple outlets, but did you try plugging it into a surge protector or a power conditioner of any sort? If it still hums and whistles, it's definitely your AC adaptor. Nintendo will probably get you a new one for free.
You can use your GBA charger (assuming you have one) while the new DS charger is shipping.
Purkeynator
11-19-2005, 11:10 AM
Now that you mention it I believe mine makes a humming noise too. I had my psp and DS plugged in and notice a noise. I didn't think much of it though.
Kayden
11-19-2005, 12:45 PM
Electricity makes a hum. If its really loud you might have issues though. However, why did you feel the need to point out it makes noises when plugged in? Like it would opperate without power? :-s
daroga
11-19-2005, 12:59 PM
Electricity makes a hum. If its really loud you might have issues though. However, why did you feel the need to point out it makes noises when plugged in? Like it would opperate without power? :-s
If it's like my AC adapter for my laptop was, even plugged into the wall it wouldn't make noises but if it was connected tot he wall AND the laptop, then it started howling.
Kayden
11-19-2005, 01:17 PM
If it's like my AC adapter for my laptop was, even plugged into the wall it wouldn't make noises but if it was connected tot he wall AND the laptop, then it started howling.
That wouldn't be surprising. The power adapter doesn't realy draw that much power. Once you connect the laptop it starts sucking juice.
Sleepkyng
11-19-2005, 01:37 PM
only when i yell at it
praystation
11-19-2005, 02:59 PM
None of my AC adapters do that.