Metabox & Clevo Charging Port Repair — Proprietary Barrel + USB-C

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Clevo uses a proprietary high-current barrel charger — 230W on Alpha-class, 280W on Prime, 330W on X170. Heavy current + daily plug-cycles wear the pins. Modern PD chassis (Edge, some Prime refresh) accept USB-C PD as alternate.

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Common Issues & How We Fix Them

Jiggle-to-charge

Pin wear in the barrel. Replacement flex: $320-$420.

Won’t charge at all

Charger or port or charging IC. Free diagnostic with swap test.

Charger LED off when plugged in

Most likely the charger brick. Genuine Clevo barrels: $180-$340 depending on wattage.

USB-C PD slow-charging

Sub-100W cable / charger mismatch. Free check; cable replacement usually solves it.

X170 dual-input support

X170 ships with one 330W brick. Aftermarket dual-charger setups exist for sustained max-load. We can advise.

Our Repair Process

  1. Free quote.
  2. Drop-off or courier.
  3. Workshop turnaround 1-3 days.
  4. 90-day warranty.
Ready to start today
No-fix-no-fee diagnostic. Onsite or workshop. 90-day warranty on every repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a generic barrel charger?

Strongly recommend against — Clevo-spec or quality Dell-spec only. No-name chargers risk power-delivery flakiness on a $3,500+ laptop.

Why does the brick get hot under gaming?

Normal — delivering 230W+ continuously. Concerning if hot at idle.

Can I run USB-C PD instead of the barrel on my Alpha?

Not full-power — Alpha-class won’t game at full TDP on USB-C. Use the barrel for gaming.

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No-fix-no-fee diagnostic. Onsite or workshop. 90-day warranty on every repair.

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