Intereseting Challenge

Spinning Hat · Post by **Spinning Hat** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 3:24 pm

Ok, My cousin has my old laptop and the connector to where the PSU plugs into the back is loose, and he can't charge the battery or run the notebook. I know it's soldered to the mainboard, but do any of you guys know where to get that connector to replace it, or would it be possible to solder the leads of the power cord to the notebook to permanently affix the cord? I may be able to get this thing back from him for free, or cheap, and if I could do something like that, it would make for a nice backup computer. I think it's worth trying to save, as it's got a P4 @ 3GHz with 1Gb RAM and a 60Gb HDD. It was a really nice notebook before the power issues happened, so please let me know what you can think of.

XMEN Iceman · Post by **XMEN Iceman** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:28 pm

One of the most common problems with laptops. I hate the flimsy connectors they use. I have had no luck at soldering them. That is about the only option next to replacing the motherboard.

Spinning Hat · Post by **Spinning Hat** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:37 pm

yeah, I'm not real interested in giving HP $200 for a mainboard for this laptop, no matter what it's potential worth may be.... I will pull it apart and see if the solder broke on the connection or if the wire broke.... It's a pretty sweet laptop too.

XMEN Ashaman DTM · Post by **XMEN Ashaman DTM** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 11:17 pm

If the wire broke, you can still solder it...

Just make sure the insides of the connect are still in their proper places, then make sure that there is continuity with the pins and the connection inside the thing. if not, then see if you can very carefully pry it apart and rewire/solder stuff back together. If THAT doesn't work, post here and there is one more option.

Also, check for a fuse... sometimes, you never know.

If it's the wiring in the cord itself, that's a relatively easy fix or replacement as well.

Spinning Hat · Post by **Spinning Hat** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:16 am

My cousin bought a new AC adapter for the notebook, all to no avail.. I'll pull it apart this weekend and see what I can see and post back.

XMEN Ashaman DTM · Post by **XMEN Ashaman DTM** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 11:18 pm

Any news?

Spinning Hat · Post by **Spinning Hat** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 12:44 am

no, Everytime I try to call him to go check it out he's too busy with friends to meet me at his house.. he's home on Leave, so it's understandable, but It'd be nice to tear into it, ya know?