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    Use a port replicator for a power supply problem?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by dilated777, Dec 30, 2007.

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    I am having charging issues with my Aspire 5050. It will only charge sometimes and I have to rig it into certain positions to get it to work. I read on another forum that a docking station or a port replicator could be used to circumvent the issues im having with my laptop charging. Its not the adapter as it works just fine with other laptops. Will I be able to charge the laptop via the docking station/port replicator instead of through the normal power input connector? If so, does anyone know of a cheap one that is compatible with Vista and works with the aspire 5050 (I believe it has to be connected via USB because there doesnt seem to be a jack for a replicator). Thanks in advance!
     
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    bump...is this possible?
     
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