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    Emergency help with dell E1505/6400

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mmumu, Aug 12, 2007.

  1. mmumu

    mmumu Newbie

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    It died suddenly. Then I found that neither of the AC adapter nor the battery can supply power to the machine. If I connect the AC adapter, the green light on it turned off. This light would come back only if I disconnect it from the computer and replug it into the power socket. I think there is something wrong with the part of power supply of the computer. Has anyone a similar experience? I don't know what to do because my warranty just expired.
     
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    remove the ac adapter and remove the battery. hold the power button on for a few seconds, then put the battery and ac adapter back in. see if that fixes it.
     
    nizzy1115, Aug 12, 2007
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  3. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    If your warranty expired you'll have to pay for the notebook to be repaired. See if your local computer repair shops will give you a free estimate. I have a friend that suffered a related problem with his HP laptop, and the repair was going to cost nearly as much as a new laptop.
     
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  4. mmumu

    mmumu Newbie

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    I tried this method. It doesn't help. Any more suggestions?
     
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  5. kegobeer

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    Yes: read my post above.
     
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    mmumu Newbie

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    That expensive? If it is true, I have to consider to buy a new one.
     
    mmumu, Aug 12, 2007
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  7. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Had anything happened to the laptop before it began malfunctioning?
     
    SmoothTofu, Aug 12, 2007
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  8. nizzy1115

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    well it could be 2 things the motherboard or cpu. its hard to say without having parts to try and swap out. ill buy it for $100 :)
     
    nizzy1115, Aug 12, 2007
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  9. kegobeer

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    Laptop repairs are not cheap or easy. Labor charges are typically 40-50 per hour, plus the cost of parts. Yes, a voltage repair (regulator, power supply, etc) can easily approach the cost of a new or used laptop.
     
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    mmumu Newbie

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    No. I am playing a light game when it happened.
     
    mmumu, Aug 12, 2007
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