Chad V on 3 Jul 2009 07:32:44 -0700


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Re: [PLUG] [semi-ot-hardware] compaq power brick


On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 10:25, Art Alexion<art.alexion@gmail.com> wrote:
> Suddenly my Compaq Evo N610c stopped charging.  The transformer block for this
> unit has no light to indicate power, so I have no way of knowing whether the
> problem is at the transformer or the charging system in the laptop itself.
>
> The age of this thing is borderline so it is worth buying a used or
> reconditioned charger on ebay, but now worth spending a lot.
>
> My problem is that I don't have another  transformer to test the unit so that
> I can isolate the problem.  Does anyone have a transformer compatible with
> this laptop so that I can run a short test?  I can come to a location
> convenient to you, and it should only take a few minutes.
>
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You could hook a multimeter up to the output of the power supply to
make sure there is at least an output voltage from the power brick.
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