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I'm new to this section. This is the first time I have had a problem with my laptop. I have a Dell Vostro 1000. Running Windows ME. I'm not sure if this information is necessary. But I'm having an issue. I plug the laptop into the power supply and that into the wall. It only works 50% of the time. I assume there is a short somewhere...Is there a way to pinpoint the problem? I know its not the outlet that I am using...it's done this all over the house...
Either this is due to a faulty cable (some wire makes a bad contact) or the power receptical is faulty or makes a bad contact.
Start with getting a replacement cable at any computer store or other electronic applicance outlet. If you take your laptop with you, you do not even have to buy a cable "you can test it out there.
If it is not the cable, bring your laptop to a service point for laptop repair, as in that case the problem will surely increase in the future.
It's likely in the side that plugs into the computer within a few inches of that end.
While monitoring the charging lamp flex the cord slightly with your fingers and watch the charging lamp. You should be able to locate the break/short.
That done. I've used plugs and connectors with short wires attached from Radio Shack and made repairs soldering and using heat shrink tubing. You MUST pay attention to polarity.
I cannot afford any of that at the moment...is there a way I can find the problem in the existing one and fix it?
It's only three months old.
A three month old PC with Win ME on it??? That doesn't make sense. But if it is 3 months old, then it should be under warranty. Call Dell and ask them to send you a replacement A/C adapter.
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