Microsoft says it's the mother board. Is it possibly the power cord?
2007-03-25 13:26:45 · 8 answers · asked by Leslie L 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Thank you for all the info! As I now hear something bouncing around inside the computer when I move it, I have gone ahead and purchased a new computer. That Dell gave me a wonderful but somewhat slow ten years!
2017-04-21 13:57:56 · update #1
It is definitely worth trying another power cord first. Usually, it is a wire that breaks within the cord connector. On rarer occasions, it could be a worn connector or broken solder joints on the motherboard. I'd bet a reputable computer shop might have a spare cord you could try, so the problem could be isolated. Because of the labor involved to take apart laptops, it would be costly if the motherboard needs repaired.
2007-03-25 13:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by Dale P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, more then likely. There may just be a short in it. I would send in the cord to the distributor of the laptop power cord. Check to see if you have a warranty. Talk to the manufacture on the product. Usually there is some kind of default warranty, usually for about 30 days to 1 year. It could possible be the motherboard but I do not support that theory. I am almost positive that the cord just has a faulty wire. Nothing as major as the motherboard. If it comes down to it then just buy another cord. It could cost anywhere, depending on the brand of laptop, from $50.00 to $200.00. I have a HP Pavilion dv9000 and my new cord cost about $130.00.
2007-03-25 13:32:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to find out if its the cord is to get a digital or analog volt meter. Test the power output while jiggling the cord and see if it loses contact. If it doesn't lose a signal, its the connection and then you got a problem. Its not easy or cheap to replace the power input jack.
You could try bending the center pin a little. Carefull not to bend too much. I would use something non conductive though.
2007-03-25 13:44:01 · answer #3 · answered by Christian Soldier 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Odds are the power cable, and it can be dangerous. It sounds liek the cable is internally frayed, and could short out. I would go and get a new one pronto to avoid blowing the mother board (In which case, yes, that might be a motherboard problem if it kinda...blows up :)
2007-03-25 13:30:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-02 19:33:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about it!
Plug it in, unplug, plug it in, unplug, etc etc etc.......
Wear and tear!
Try a new cable and plug.
But the connection pins on the laptop may be worn too.
Find someone good with a soldering iron, and build the pins back up.
2007-03-25 13:33:28 · answer #6 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have you tried a different cord, it seems that the cord has a break in there somewhere.
2007-03-25 13:29:43 · answer #7 · answered by jaffarkelshac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be either, my bet would be mother board.
2007-03-25 13:29:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋