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From: BillW50 on 5 Jan 2010 01:01
In news:pcidnbw9TfFILt_WnZ2dnUVZ_oKdnZ2d(a)speakeasy.net,
Christopher Muto typed on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:36:53 -0500:
> to repair a jack problem means entirely removing the system board from
> the laptop, removing the old jack, soldering in a new one, and then
> reassembling the laptop. not particularly hard but not a job for a
> complete novice either. bad soldering skills can ruin the board...
> but a board with this problem is pretty much useless anyway. if you
> can remove the board (visit support.dell.com and under documentation
> look for the service manual for you model for details) then you can
> send off the board for repair. look on ebay for some people that do
> the job for a flat rate, and that might even include removal of the
> board (ship them your whole computer less memory, hard disk, optical
> drive, etc). Of course there is also a chance that the problem is less
> dire than
> this... well traveled and roughly handeled ac adapters can have a
> issue with the wire where it enters the laptop plug, or the wire
> could be cut or frayed, or the removable power cord may simply not be
> fully inserted into the adapter... but those conditions are no so
> common, but worth considering. in other words, make sure you have a
> good ac adapter before you proceed with a motherboard power jack
> repair. here is a example of the work involved...
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjOVOLOW1Hc

I always wondered why some genius hasn't made fake batteries with a jack
on them. For those that use their laptops on AC alone, I figure this
would be a gold mine for somebody. Even adding a power regulator inside
(since the AC adapter voltage is higher than the battery) shouldn't be
too costly. After all, you can buy AC adapters for 10 bucks or less on
eBay.

Another solution is if your laptop can handle a docking station. Well
there you go. No power jack required. <grin>

--
Bill
Gateway M465e ('06 era) - Windows XP SP2


From: MZB on 5 Jan 2010 18:14
Thanks Chris.

So far, it has not been a problem. But I suspect it will get worse over
time.
I don't think it is the chord.

This Inspiron 2200 (much maligned by many on the newsgroup) has worked
flawlessly for me for about 7 years. When it gets worse, I'll buy a new
laptop.

I also have an Acer netbook which I like a lot.

Mel


"Christopher Muto" <muto(a)worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:pcidnbw9TfFILt_WnZ2dnUVZ_oKdnZ2d(a)speakeasy.net...
> MZB wrote:
>> Chris:
>>
>> Can you elaborate. Lately, my Inspiron does switch from battery to AC
>> when I jiggle the chord a bit.
>> What does that indicate?
>>
>> Is it easy to fix?
>>
>> Mel
>>
>>
>> "Christopher Muto" <muto(a)worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
>> news:gfqdnSs0IpA7_t_WnZ2dnUVZ_jKdnZ2d(a)speakeasy.net...
>>> phoenix wrote:
>>>> My PA10 works intermittently. Anyone managed to repair it or do I need
>>>> to buy a replacement?:mad:
>>>>
>>>>
>>> are you sure the problem is the adapter and not the computer?
>>> it is a common and unfortunate problem with many model laptops that the
>>> connector in the computer becomes loose and so has poor contact with the
>>> system board. a simple test of this condition is jiggle the plug on the
>>> computer end while it is inserted into the laptop and watch to see if it
>>> switches between battery and ac power. this should be covered under
>>> warranty or there are many shops that will re solder the ac jack back on
>>> the system board for a flat fee. depending on the age of the system it
>>> may not be worth the expense. having said that, genuine dell pa10
>>> adapters can be had from ebay for about $20 delivered. clone "for dell"
>>> adapters can be had on ebay for close to $10 delivered but they are junk
>>> and will not be as durable or long lasting.
>>
>>
>
> to repair a jack problem means entirely removing the system board from the
> laptop, removing the old jack, soldering in a new one, and then
> reassembling the laptop. not particularly hard but not a job for a
> complete novice either. bad soldering skills can ruin the board... but a
> board with this problem is pretty much useless anyway. if you can remove
> the board (visit support.dell.com and under documentation look for the
> service manual for you model for details) then you can send off the board
> for repair. look on ebay for some people that do the job for a flat rate,
> and that might even include removal of the board (ship them your whole
> computer less memory, hard disk, optical drive, etc).
> Of course there is also a chance that the problem is less dire than
> this... well traveled and roughly handeled ac adapters can have a issue
> with the wire where it enters the laptop plug, or the wire could be cut or
> frayed, or the removable power cord may simply not be fully inserted into
> the adapter... but those conditions are no so common, but worth
> considering. in other words, make sure you have a good ac adapter before
> you proceed with a motherboard power jack repair.
> here is a example of the work involved...
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjOVOLOW1Hc


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