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    Compaq C762NR no power no nothing

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ericgwingarcand, Jul 25, 2009.

  1. ericgwingarcand

    ericgwingarcand Newbie

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    Hello all i got this laptop for FREE from a buddy who dosnt want to fix it cuz he only paid 100 for it. Here is the problem.

    The laptop has no power at all. When AC plugged in no blue LED around the plug on laptop no nothing no lights at all. The battery is dead and will not turn on with or without the battery in. Now i have tested the AC cord and replaced it still no power. WHAT IS UP i took the laptop appart to see if there were some torn wires or anything and it al looks good...wuts up ppls? I was reading that these notebooks have a bios problem that does this sometimes....any info would help alot. thanks.
     
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  2. Th3_uN1Qu3

    Th3_uN1Qu3 Notebook Deity

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    Sounds like a busted mobo. But are you sure the adaptor is actually giving out power?
     
    Th3_uN1Qu3, Jul 25, 2009
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    ericgwingarcand Newbie

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    well my old PS i tested with a voltmeter. i put one pin inside n ground on outside, no power no nothing. so i orderd a new ac and sill nothing...so this sounds like a mobo problem?
     
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    Th3_uN1Qu3 Notebook Deity

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    I don't get you really, did you get a new power brick or just the cord? If the power brick is ok on the voltmeter then the mobo is dead. And it's likely going to cost quite some $$$ to replace. If you have some money you could buy an identical laptop that has its screen cracked, that would pretty much be the only reasonable solution if the mobo is out.
     
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    ericgwingarcand Newbie

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    how do i know what motherboard to get? do i need to tear down the latop aain just to identify the mobo?
     
    ericgwingarcand, Jul 25, 2009
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Not worth it to replace the motherboard on such a cheap computer. Save your money and just buy a new laptop.
     
    Lithus, Jul 25, 2009
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