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chockomonkey
Aspirant
Sep 09, 2015
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GS116NA Transformer Buzz/Hums loudly

I just got this unit hooked up and its transformer has a fairly loud buzzing or humming sound.   From research I've done it seems this is an indication of damage or something else wrong with my pow...
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  • JohnRo's avatar
    JohnRo
    Sep 09, 2015

    Hello chockomonkey, 

     

    RMA has been completed, replacement power supply is on its way. :) 

     

    Have a great day! 

     

    Thanks, 

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chockomonkey
Aspirant
Sep 09, 2015

Thanks for the quick reply! 

 

I have received the communication from them and will take it from here. 

 

for those who stumble across this thread, a buzz or hum from your power adapter is not normal! Have it replaced. 

 

Cheers!

 

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JohnRo
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Sep 09, 2015

Hello chockomonkey, 

 

RMA has been completed, replacement power supply is on its way. :) 

 

Have a great day! 

 

Thanks, 

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