Is there a cheap way of getting a laptop adapter/charger fixed?

Question

We have a Advent 7040 laptop, its main adapter broke, so I bought a new one for £25...that sodding thing broke as well, so I want to get the original fixed. Is there a cheap way of getting this done? Know of a company that does it? (Banging my head against a brick wall!!!)

Answer 1

It totally depends on what the "problem" with it is.

Tons of things can go wrong:
1) The cord, at any point, between the power source and plug and between the power source and laptop adapter. This can be easily, and (relatiavely) cheaply repaired. If you don't do it yourself, you should expect to pay 10-30% the cost of a new one.

2) If it's not an issue of a cord, but is the part that plugs into the laptop, this can be easily repaired. If doing it yourself is out of the question, you should expect to pay 20-40% the cost of a new one.

3) If the problem lies within the adapter itself -- and is NOT a question of connectivity, breaking, tearing, pulling loose, shorting -- you are better off replacing the adapter. Cost to repair would be 50-75% cost of a new one, but they would certainly require an upfront fee before seeing what the problem was within the power supply.

Also --- make totally sure the adapter you get is the original adapter for your laptop. The volts and amps needs to be spot on - all the time - or you run a very real risk of getting a $30 deal that ruins a $2000 laptop. (over time, that causes components to fail, fry traces, short out connections, blow capacitors, etc)

Answer 2

Your gadget sounds like its overheating. that is maximum in all probability by way of a clogged fan. i'd blow out the fan out with compressed air and word if it facilitates. you may replace your ac adapter with a primary alternative. The amperage and wattage desires to be the same because the previous ac adapter. i'd recommend checking eBay for the section quantity listed on your adapter to assist come across a alternative. you may also get a customary adapter from bestbuy and staples or purchase a alternative from the manufacture. The pc also sounds like the battery died and your utilizing the incorrect adapter to charge the battery. because of this the pc does not power on. also, you need to damage the motherboard in case you employ the incorrect adapter. interior the destiny. a style quantity and manufacture of the pc will be very efficient. this would enable for a extra customized reaction and probably links for your alternative adapter. that is amazingly efficient in the course of the troubleshooting procedure besides.

Answer 3

go buy the same adaptor again then u put the broken one back in to the box return to where u got it from n tell them its faulty and u would like a full refund.

Answer 4

The average technician rate at least in the U.S. is between $30 and $90 per hour.

Answer 5

I head the same problem and I eneded up just buying a new one for $89 - or maybe somebody can give you one or something.....but, the new one worked fine.

Answer 6

nope they are sealed units normally containing a transformer. they dont like bieng left under piles of clothes wen they get hot they die as i found out.

Answer 7

WHAT BIT KEEPS BREAKING THEN? i've had power adapters for loads of different things and have never broken one before. but to break two on the same thing seems odd. more details please.

Answer 8

is your laptop insured. if so the insurance company will sort it out.

Answer 9

nope they are expensive..same thing happened to mine!

Answer 10

Would stealing one be cheap enough?