laptop problems?

Question

hey so ive been having problems with a dell laptop where when it is plugged in, if you jiggle the cord where it touches the charger , the computer can turn on. But the problem is, whenever the computer turns on, you hear it whirring loudly for a few seconds, screen still black, and then it gets really quiet, screen still black and then it makes a quick beep and turns off. I have tried repeatedly without success to make it work again but it keeps turning off. It is all charged up too. Is there a way i can fix and preferably without buying anything?

also i cant get a new laptop and dont want my parents aware of it if thats possible.

Also should i keep trying to get it to work because one day it did work but when i was using it it glitched and then i had to turn it off. Wtopped working again,

Answer 1

Here's what I guess happened. You went for coffee at school, near work, downtown, wherever. The day after everything stops working. At that shop your laptop was plugged into the wall. If they had an espresso machine or a coffee grinder and it was on the same circuit you just fried your motherboard. If it was not on the same circuit but the lights dimmed in the restaurant you just drained your battery. I saw this happen 8 or 9 times at the cafe where I worked.

For you to determine which one it may be Start simple, change places where you plug it in, replace the battery, then the BIOS. Once you get to the motherboard, it's time to buy a new computer. Because if you fried your motherboard there is a good chance that you fried other parts. (on a laptop this is not always true of a desktop)

In this case since you can jiggle the cord and it works, it is probably like every other piece of electronic equipment a short in the wire or a loose connector. Since I assume you are not comfortable breaking into your computer either call on the warranty service or call a local repair person. If it's a bad wire, then they can sell you a new battery pack. If it's a connector then that needs to be fixed before you try it again. Bad connectors =fire hazard. before you do anything though check to see if you are under warranty.

Answer 2

Before investing in any new 'cooling' equipment or paying for it to get looked at first consider and try these: 1. Ensure that your laptop is in a open area with no papers around it etc. 2. What surface is your laptop situated on when it shuts down? This is something to consider 3. For how long does it stay on before shutting down 4. Are you 100% sure that the problem is overheating? It could just as well be something very simple or it may even be a more complex problem! 5. How long have you had your laptop? Has the warranty expired? If your problem persists seek advice from a professional. Star! Yahoo 360

Answer 3

I think you are screwed. I have had similar power supply Mother Board problems before on Dell and other Manufacturer's. There rally are three components to this mess.

The battery, power converter, and the motherboard power interface (which is hard-wired into the mother board).

If there is a problem in either the battery or power supply it can damage/ruin the Mother Board power interface if you let it go too long.

I believe this situation is caused by keeping the system plugged in all the time and not letting the battery discharge all the way down to zero before recharging. This causes delicate components in the battery and or power supply to overheat. The result is a variety of places where a failure can occur along this power pathway.

The only way I know to fix this is replace the battery or power supply (in your case the power supply along with the detachable power cable) and see if that fixes it. If not then replace the other, battery or power supply.

If after replacing both of those components the problem still exist then the power interface is bad and the motherboard will need to be replaced (expect to pay $400 on up).

Unless you are really attached to that machine it is not worth fixing. You can buy used laptops on the internet from $400 - $800 and get pretty good units.

Follow the other postings advice and go to the manufacturer's web site and use the diagnostic/trouble shooting techniques.

I hope for your sake the box is still under warranty.

Answer 4

This must be a deficiency with Dells as I was helping my Aunt with a similar problem the other day...I suspected the power supply was defective (which it was) but upon replacing it, we found the faulty supply had fried her motherboard. If your system is still under warranty (probably if its new) I would contact Dell and run through their troubleshooting/get the free repairs made.

Answer 5

Better you contact the service from Dell, because due to some short circuit also you will get this problem, if that is the condition if you wont takecare of laptop motherboard will be in problem.
What is the period of the laptop it also depends

Answer 6

newer Dell laptops are currently having small issues with the batteries screwing up and turning the screen green or something. I guess that might be about the same thing maybe.

Answer 7

You and me both............problemo with laptop. I wish I could help you, but clueless. Hoping your answers help us both!