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Jun 12, 2008, 02:01 AM
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Power Cord Works 50% of The Time
Hi there,
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...
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Jun 12, 2008, 02:41 AM
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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.
Success
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Vision Expert
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Jun 12, 2008, 02:46 AM
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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.
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Uber Member
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Jun 12, 2008, 06:28 AM
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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.
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Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
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Jun 12, 2008, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma
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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Uber Member
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Jun 12, 2008, 06:58 AM
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Anything with Windows ME on it doesn't make any sense.
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Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
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Jun 12, 2008, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by KeepItSimpleStupid
Anything with Windows ME on it doesn't make any sense.
True that
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Vision Expert
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Jun 12, 2008, 12:23 PM
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I replaced XP with ME..
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Vision Expert
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Jun 12, 2008, 12:24 PM
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And I will look for the warranty papers..
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Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
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Jun 12, 2008, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma
I replaced XP with ME..
WHY in heaven's name would you do something as inane as that? That's like hitching up a horse to pull an automobile.
Win ME was the worst version of Windows ever. I refuse to put it on any machine I work with.
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Jun 12, 2008, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ScottGem
WHY in heaven's name would you do something as inane as that?? That's like hitching up a horse to pull an automobile.
Win ME was the worst version of Windows ever. I refuse to put it on any machine I work with.
I need to double-check this... I know I had my boyfriend replace Windows something with Windows something else... I'll have to look into it.
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Vision Expert
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Jun 12, 2008, 12:49 PM
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We replaced ME with XP...
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Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
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Jun 12, 2008, 05:11 PM
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Well that goes back a 3 month old computer coming with Me on it. What I suspect is it came with Vista and he put XP on it. That would make a sort of sense.
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Vision Expert
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Jun 12, 2008, 05:26 PM
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Nope, it had ME on it...
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