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Orbi adapter plug keeps falling out of wall socket
I've had the Orbi router and 2 satellites for about 3 weeks and it's fixed connection problems in our house. It's great in everyway so far. However, I can't get the large power adapters to stay firml...
The contacts inside your wall socket may too worn to properly grip the blades on the adapter. You may want to consider replacing the socket. Be careful when dealing with A/C electricity. If you are not comfortable doing it yourself, then you should have someone qualified to do it for you.
Otherwise, plug the adapter into a power strip or extension cord so that its weight doesn't work against itself.
The contacts inside your wall socket may too worn to properly grip the blades on the adapter. You may want to consider replacing the socket. Be careful when dealing with A/C electricity. If you are not comfortable doing it yourself, then you should have someone qualified to do it for you.
Otherwise, plug the adapter into a power strip or extension cord so that its weight doesn't work against itself.
Thanks, I thought I might have to do that.