the place on my laptop where i plug the power cord in seems to be messed up.... it won't hold the cord steady, so the icon on the screen is always switching from battery to ac power. we bought another power cord recently but it is still not holding properly. we were told that if the problem persisted, it would be something inside the computer that needed to be repaired. i'm going to have it fixed soon, but first i would like to know if anyone can give me an estimate of what it should cost... the computer is 2 years old. also, if for some reason i can't have it fixed right now, are there any potential safety hazards? thanks.
2007-06-06 12:47:02 · 5 answers · asked by The Original Southern Belle 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
the small power jack housing has probably come loose from the motherboard, repair costs vary depending on who fixes it and how easily available the replacement part is.
if you know someone who's really good with a soldering iron they may be able to fix it for you with the only cost being a piece of solder.
2007-06-06 12:52:23 · answer #1 · answered by piquet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a motherboard problem.
The connection on the back or side of the laptop will lose the ability to hold or keep the power cord in place so that the laptop can use ac power or charge the battery. The only solution is have the motherboard replaced, but some get by just jiggling the cord until you hit the right spot, but that can get tedious. Call your laptops' manufacturer and check if they can suggest/do anything for you. If not, expect to pay $200+ for a replacement motherboard. [I've had two laptops recently have the same problem - you have my condolences].
No potential safety hazards...but I am drawing from my experience only.
Good luck!
2007-06-06 13:02:38 · answer #2 · answered by ronbo2007 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well there is potential safety hazards which r u can get shock or mess up ur laptop if ur taking out things without due care and also its a pain it up back. if it won't hold i guess that thing that it plugs into is mess up and u'll probably have to buy another one like that if you find it. Yea it can get pretty expensive for the part but the installation should be farily cheap its the part that cost...good luck
2007-06-06 12:53:30 · answer #3 · answered by the man 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most likely your power pin is broken., its not expensive for the parts, but labour will be high
2007-06-06 12:51:33 · answer #4 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can fix where about are you i'm in uk oldham
2007-06-06 12:52:41 · answer #5 · answered by y-u-left-me-alone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋