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    zv5000 has problems recognizing AC adapter

    Discussion in 'HP' started by korwedge, Oct 31, 2005.

  1. korwedge

    korwedge Notebook Guru

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    I've had my zv5000 a little over a year and now, my computer starts up fine on AC power, but shortly after that, it will switch to battery power, then I have to unplug the AC cable and plug it back in so my computer will recognize, then it lasts sometimes a few seconds or sometimes a couple hours until it switches back to battery power.

    This is a really annoying issue, and it baffles me as to what exactly the problem is.

    Also, my battery meter says it is charged to 100%, but if I use it on battery power for about five minutes, my computer shuts down because tha battery is dead. I have the 12 cell battery and I already checked to see if it was part of the recall... it's not.

    Any help from anyone would be appreciated here. Are these really the symptoms of a loose solder joint? Beacause, when I wiggle the cable, it does not affect the connection at all.
     
    korwedge, Oct 31, 2005
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  2. brianstretch

    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    If it's the usual problem, the power plug wasn't soldered very well and you can either get HP to fix it or get a XC1000 media cable (plugs into the expansion port on the right side of the notebook) and use its power plug instead.

    I suspect your battery is worn out. Get MobileMeter and check the battery wear level. Your battery is out of warranty so you'll need to buy a new one.
     
    brianstretch, Oct 31, 2005
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