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    Ground loop interference with laptop and external monitor

    Didnt try that, wont be able to today i dont think. It is one irritating problem this, with no easy solution. Toshiba incidentally provide a 2pin AC Adaptor, as well as a 3pin, so I have ordered one to see if this helps. The thinking is that if it is a Toshiba proved part then will be safe to...
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    Ground loop interference with laptop and external monitor

    Think i'm going to have to reccomend to the management we provide universal Adaptors to those out in the field already. Any further sales of this product should halt immediatley.
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    Ground loop interference with laptop and external monitor

    nope, used UPS and still same issue, although UPS is not a particularly great one to be fair
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    Ground loop interference with laptop and external monitor

    could try a UPS actually, will report back in 10 mins
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    Ground loop interference with laptop and external monitor

    I have used a Universal AC Adaptor and this eliminates the problem, this is possibly the best solution (For me) but is the most expensive. Another problem this introduces is the cable does not sit firmly enough into the laptop and could potentially damage the connecting pin to the laptop...
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    Ground loop interference with laptop and external monitor

    I am having the exact same issue, we supply laptops and recently we started to get reports of problems using external displays. Isolating earth does indeed fix the issue. How safe/dangerous is this?
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