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.
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
- Free quote.
- Drop-off or courier.
- Workshop turnaround 1-3 days.
- 90-day warranty.
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