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Re: [PLUG] [semi-ot-hardware] compaq power brick
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Just for safety's sake I'd say toss it or, if possible, return to the place you
bought it.
Art Alexion wrote:
> Looks like it is the aftermarket battery (about a year old but not often
> used). I took the battery out and the lights went on. I still have the
> original battery which works OK.
>
> Short in battery? Something that can be reset, or just get rid of the
> battery?
>
>
>
> On Friday 03 July 2009 10:46:58 Eric wrote:
>> Art:
>>
>> I don't know if my 2 Compaq adapter(s) match what you need(1).
>>
>> In my experience with Compaq laptops the problem is most likely either in
>> the laptop's power receptacle or a broken wire in the cord. When you
>> insert the connector into the laptop does it seem "loose" at all? Can you
>> slowly push it left|right|up|down and make the charging light go 'on'?
>> Also, try slowly moving the cord around - particularly near the ends.
>>
>> I also have a multi-meter you can borrow for testing if you need.
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> (1)
>> Compaq series: PPP014L - no "model number" shown.
>> Compaq model ADP-60DB (with aforementioned broken wire in cord)
>> works occasionally if it's in the correct position :-(
>>
>> Art Alexion 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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