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    I need help with my plug

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by lilmooty, Dec 14, 2008.

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    lilmooty Newbie

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    So, it appears as if I've gone through yet ANOTHER plug for my laptop(I'm currently on my second one in 4 years). I plugged my plug in this morning and the box(sorry, not sure the tech term for this) that is in the middle of the plug started making a clicking sound. Also, my laptop did not power up. How can I find out what sort of plug I need to order? Whenever I go to the gateway website and type in my serial it always says it's not found. Does a model number etc make a different as to the plug I get Thanks for all the help!
     
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    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    What is your computer exactly?
     
    Clutch, Dec 14, 2008
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    lilmooty Newbie

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    A gateway laptop? Sorry, I'm obviously computer illiterate!
     
    lilmooty, Dec 14, 2008
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    qhn Notebook User

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    Model? Part number?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Dec 14, 2008
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  5. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    Yes, your model number will matter.

    It would seem like your adapter(box) may have died. Is your laptop able to power up without being plugged in?
     
    dtwn, Dec 14, 2008
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    Model #: W730-K8X
    Part number...would this be the number on the cord?(sorry!) the model number for the adapter is : 0220A1890
     
    lilmooty, Dec 14, 2008
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    lilmooty Newbie

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    Hi! No, it is not able to do so. I was using it without being plugged in when it showed a low battery, it was then when I went to plug it in I heard the clicking sound coming from the adapter.
     
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    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    So am I correct to surmise that

    a) your laptop is able to work without being plugged in, but due to the fact that its battery is out, it is currently unable to work.

    b) your adapter is making a clicking sound and not charging your laptop.

    Correct?

    This may be what you are looking for.
    http://www.laptoppartsnow.com/gaw7serelaac.html
     
    dtwn, Dec 14, 2008
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    That cord will work with my model laptop?? Thanks!!
     
    lilmooty, Dec 14, 2008
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    I'm not completely certain, but it was the only one I found.
     
    dtwn, Dec 15, 2008
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