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    Dell inspiron 1150 not charging??

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ramyk, Jan 10, 2009.

  1. ramyk

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    My friend's laptop isn't charging no matter what she tries doing..It doesn't charge when it's on or off, she tried the charger on a friend's laptop and it works..So wat's the problem?
     
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    Does the adapter power the notebook still, but just not the battery too?
     
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    No, the battery has to be in the laptop for it to work, any ideas?
     
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    When the notebook is on, does it indicate running from A/C or is the battery just continually draining?
     
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    it indicates that it's running from the battery, and doesn't work when the battery's removed..
     
    ramyk, Jan 13, 2009
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    It sounds like the power connector to the motherboard is broken. I have seen this a few times.
     
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    so wat'll fix the problem? she doesn't have to change the motherboard does she?
     
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    Most of the time you can replace the connector or resolder the connection to the motherboard.
     
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    dyou know how much that costs?
     
    ramyk, Jan 13, 2009
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