First i had the problem that my laptop could not run without having the screen shutt off cause the battery was too weak to give the screen some power but no i found out it wont even charge from its ac adapter! What can i do. I know this is time to throw my away but im a guy of many chances and i want to take every chance to get my crappy laptop running.:-/
JC SIX 0 Newbie Poster
TT4Titans 5 Posting Pro
If the laptop won't charge battery with AC adaptor plugged in nor run with adaptor sounds like the adaptor is bad.plug it in and take a multi meter and test the ac adaptor for current.
JC SIX 0 Newbie Poster
If the laptop won't charge battery with AC adaptor plugged in nor run with adaptor sounds like the adaptor is bad.plug it in and take a multi meter and test the ac adaptor for current.
I will try that. Thanks
Kegtapper 0 Junior Poster
I can almost guarantee it is the DC jack. Just got back from a field replacement of a DC jack on a HP ze5400.
On most of the jacks there are two contact points that become oxidized. And reducing the current flow, until there is eventually no current passing. The Dell's on the other hand have a little bit more complex circuitry, that also reads the 'brand' of power adapter either through the center pin, or another pin on the 5 sided plugs.
PM or leave a note for detailed pics of the connector, PCB, and jacks.
rmrd 0 Newbie Poster
To add to what the previous poster said, usually when you can't charge the battery and the AC Adapter isn't being recognized, the problem is with the DC Jack. Sometimes it's an internal breakage with the piece itself, and sometimes it's a case of broken solder on the bottom of the motherboard -- rarely will you ever have a malfunctioning AC Adapter.
JC SIX 0 Newbie Poster
To add to what the previous poster said, usually when you can't charge the battery and the AC Adapter isn't being recognized, the problem is with the DC Jack. Sometimes it's an internal breakage with the piece itself, and sometimes it's a case of broken solder on the bottom of the motherboard -- rarely will you ever have a malfunctioning AC Adapter.
I agree. I tried using another gateway adapter and it didnt work at all so its not the ac but the DC Jack.
What can i do then. Do i have to buy anything in particular or do i have to take in to the PC clinic
rmrd 0 Newbie Poster
I agree. I tried using another gateway adapter and it didnt work at all so its not the ac but the DC Jack.
What can i do then. Do i have to buy anything in particular or do i have to take in to the PC clinic
If you're handy with a screwdriver, have some soldering experience, don't mind potentially wrecking your board and the DC jack isn't faulty internally, you can do the repair yourself. Just disassemble your laptop, remove the motherboard, flip it upside down and repair the solder points on the DC Jack. Reassemble, power on, the end.
If you don't trust yourself to do this, some local PC shops will do the repair -- I work for one in NC as the technician who does that sort of thing -- and have it back to you for anywhere from $78-149 USD. (We charge $98 in our shop.)
TT4Titans 5 Posting Pro
Don't use a 30 watt soldering iron either get a 15.Thought i would add that.
Kegtapper 0 Junior Poster
Don't use a 30 watt soldering iron either get a 15.Thought i would add that.
From my experience -
I haven't found a 15w iron that will spread enough heat. I use a 40w with rosin flux paste, a clean tip and wet sponge. You have to have a sufficient heat bridge for the solder to melt. In that respect - the new Lead Free solder has a slightly higher melting point.
If the heat spreads out too far you will never get enough heat to cleanly remove the jack.
rmrd 0 Newbie Poster
From my experience -
I haven't found a 15w iron that will spread enough heat. I use a 40w with rosin flux paste, a clean tip and wet sponge. You have to have a sufficient heat bridge for the solder to melt. In that respect - the new Lead Free solder has a slightly higher melting point.If the heat spreads out too far you will never get enough heat to cleanly remove the jack.
I use a 30W Soldering iron as well -- I've never had a problem with burning the board, just make sure you use rosin core solder or a good bit of paste and do the deed quickly and cleanly.
The hardest part is the desoldering, but if you have a hot enough iron and some good quality copper braiding, it's a breeze.
JC SIX 0 Newbie Poster
Well thanks all of you for giving me this very helpful advise! I will do this myself and will save me some money
JC SIX 0 Newbie Poster
I had a small question. My laptop battery is dead but it still has a little bit of charge in it cause when i take it out and put it back in right away, it works for about <1mi. So since my AC Jack Dont work either, when i put the battery back in, the ac works better. This is my question: Does my battery charge have anything to do with the charging of my ac adapter to my laptop. If yes then do i need to get a new battery in order to fix the problem with my ac adapter not connecting?
TT4Titans 5 Posting Pro
The Laptop will run with the AC Adaptor and the battery out. If the battery needs a charge it will send it a charge till fully charged then quit. If not it would kill the battery. Kind of like charging a car battery if you have a charger that doesn't auto quit and you leave it on way to long it would kill the battery. Hope this Helps.
Jessmile 0 Newbie Poster
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silvercats 10 Junior Poster
make sure your battery is ok too. Go to the battery meter and check battery helath. It should show if the batter is ok or not. This can also be a bettery's problem, not just the adapter. check the battery first .
berjonha 0 Newbie Poster
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younada.sue 0 Newbie Poster
Try to move the battery and let the ac adapter plug in. If it charges the laptop intermittently, it is likely that there is something wrong with your adapter. Or you can use your adapter to work with another laptop to confirm.
Or you replace a new laptop charger.
http://www.eachbatt.com/
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