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HP dv5 - AC adapter or motherboard?

Discussion in 'Accessories' started by thetgb, Dec 26, 2009.

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When I plug in my AC adapter into my computer it will not charge.

Background:

The other day it would only work in a certain position so I jiggled it a little bit to find the position where it would charge and then it stopped charging all together.

Is there a test I can run to see which it is? I don't want to shell out the money for an AC adapter, I still have a week or so left on my warranty from HP so I could always send it out. Just trying to figure out what my best course of action is.

Thanks!

thetgb, Dec 26, 2009

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DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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Try using a voltmeter on the charger - that will tell you if it outputs current...

DetlevCM, Dec 26, 2009

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Its probably the power jack on the motherboard...

if you can solder, you should be able to replace the one on there though, not replace the whole mobo.

I have this same problem with my old dv1000

ahl395, Dec 27, 2009

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Probably a defective charger...but it ia wise to test the ac adapter. I had a similar problem and bought an ac adapter for 28 bux...still working

rjbg84, Dec 27, 2009

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