On 12/27/05, Gus Wirth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> At 09:01 12/27/2005 -0800, RB W wrote:
> >I have a laptop that is no longer taking power from the power cord due
> >to someone tripping over the power cord and causing very strong yank
> >on the power cord where it connects to the laptop. I originally got
> >the laptop from Fry's in San Diego so I suppose I can check with them
> >to see about getting it fixed. What reliable and reasonably priced
> >places can anyone recommend in the San Diego area to get a power
> >supply on a laptop repaired/replaced?
>
> I guess the first question to ask would be: Are you sure the power supply
> is the problem and not just the cord?
>
> If you have a multimeter and are very careful, you can plug the cord into
> the outlet and then check to make sure power is delivered to the other end.
> A replacement cord is only a few bucks at the most.
>
> If the cord isn't the problem and the computer is out of warranty, there
> are several places that advertise in ComputorEdge all the time.
> Unfortunately, I don't have any first hand experience with them, as I tend
> to try and fix things myself.
Worst case would be that the socket on the motherboard where the power
cord connects has been damaged. Or broken off internally. You can
learn a lot by looking carefully. But probing at the external supply
and cord with a voltmeter is a good idea.
Note that we are probably talking about two different physical lumps
here, the computer and the external supply. There may be two
connecting power cables, one from the wall socket to the power supply
and one from the power supply to the computer. One or the other of
these might not be detachable.
carl
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