Hey everyone!  I have a slight problem with my laptop (PCG-TGR3A), and I was wondering if anyone here might know how to fix this.

When I use my laptop I’m usually sitting in my recliner with the laptop on my lap.  Today I noticed something that is really annoying the hell out of me… when I type I hear this slight squeaking sound.  First I thought it was the hinges on my LCD display, but I then learned that it’s actually where the AC Adapter plugs into the yellow receptacle in the back of the laptop.  Even since day one when I bought it (back in June last year) the cord didn’t fit in there very securely, but it never made that squeaking sound.  Not it squeaks every time I type.

Does anyone know how I can fix this, so it stops making this squeaking sound?  I know it’s probably not a big deal to most people here, but it’s really driving me crazy.  Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Here’s a somewhat messy suggestion—get some white dielectric grease (any old hardware store should have it).  It’s used to protect connections from corrosion, but also lubricates.

Of course, if you apply to liberally, then the stuff will make a mess whenever you unplug the adapter…

My guess would be two plastic parts rubbing against each other. I occasionally have this problem with the ivory colored housing and the silver colored housing on the lower half of the computer. I ever so sparingly run light oil into the groove and wipe off the excess, and it solves the squeaking problem.