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?
The clues I have are that the connection on the laptop is much looser since the accident and that the laptop worked for a few hours after the accident running on the battery. My guess is that the power connection on the laptop is the problem but I am also going to check the power cord first to eliminate that as a possibility. > > 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. I haven't gotten hold of a Computer Edge yet but I will look for one in the next couple days... I did open the laptop up briefly but I didn't have the tools to completely dissemble as would be required. I did confirm that the center pin on the laptop side power was indeed loose/broken... > > Gus "I have multimeters, o'scopes and other tools" Wirth If I don't have it fixed before the Saturday after the KPLUG meeting then I hope it is Gus " 'I have multimeters, o'scopes and other tools' at the Installfest" Wirth... ;^) RBW -- [email protected] http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-list
