Compaque Pressario Laptop power adapter cord problem...?

Question

Hi,
The cord that runs from the power adapter (a universal, not original) to my Compaque Pressario laptop is getting loose all the time where it connects to the laptop. Can anyone give me advice on how I can make it stay in the opening?

How much would such a procedure at RadioShack (and/or the new plug) cost?

Answer 1

Great question and a common problem as well. The more you use that cable, the more it wobbles around. Fortunately, there's a very simple solution. Take the Laptop and the AC Adapter along with the plug to your local Radio Shack Store and ask them to fix you up witha smaller plug that will fit tighter. The store will have several different plugs that can be soldered onto the end of the cable by simply cutting the old one off. Hope this helps, Larry (RadioShack 019590)

Answer 2

I had the same problem on my laptop. For a while I used tape to keep it in place. When I got fed up of that, I used a tiny screwdriver to bend the metal connector inside the port so make the fit tighter.

Of course, I'm not reccommending that you go sticking a screwdriver into your power port as its generally not a good idea.

Answer 3

on your computer sort, i'm undecided, yet i latterly replaced my previous Dell computer because of the fact it became into having an identical difficulty. After procuring a clean capacity twine, it nonetheless would not paintings. I took it to a fix shop, and that they suggested the motherboard needed to get replaced. On my computer, the area that connects with the twine is related to the motherboard. That area became into unfastened, and that they are curiously not offered one by one. yet another pal of mine (additionally with a Dell) had his motherboard replaced for an identical reason. it rather is advisable to envision computer fix boards for extra particular help, because of the fact your computer won't be an identical.

Answer 4

I had that same problem with my Toshiba SK9. Returned it without telling them....I know I'm horrible. If you're over your store return date, talk to the support guys see if they can replace it. If it's the hole that's too big or crooked or both, it's kind of hard to deal with. If it's the adaptor, just replace it.

Answer 5

i own a Compaq pressario laptop and it has the same problem.

Answer 6

Or you could just buy a new one.. check out ebay for some good deals or here is a link http://www.nextag.com/compaq-presario-notebook-ac-adapter/search-html for comparison shopping.