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  • 12-12-2008 2:12am
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    omgiluvxmas
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    hi,

    would anyone know where and how much it would cost to fix my laptops power supply?

    its only a minimal problem but needs to be fixed. the problem is the little bit just at the part that plugs into the back of the laptop. too much twisting me thinks and now some of the wires are sticking out.

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    Alanstrainor
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    What laptop is it? And no, i wouldn't think there'd be any chance of a repair, just buy a new one, it'd be a lot easier.


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    kikel
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    ^^ What he said. I've repaired my own before. Not really worth it. It'l; break again in a few wee.


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    omgiluvxmas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 132 ✭✭omgiluvxmas


    Hi,

    Yes the computer in question is a Toshiba Satellite.

    Where would I go about getting a new adapter in Dublin?


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    Alanstrainor
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    No need for the bold type. I corrected it but just so you know.


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    omgiluvxmas
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    ok.

    if i drop this adapter into A1 computers in cabinteely how much would it cost?

    getting a new one seems too much of a hassle unless someone can tell me where to get one.


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    Alanstrainor
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    omgiluvxmas wrote: »
    ok.

    if i drop this adapter into A1 computers in cabinteely how much would it cost?

    getting a new one seems too much of a hassle unless someone can tell me where to get one.

    I'm telling you, if you get it "repaired" it will break again. Go onto ebay and the likes and see if you can pick one up, cheaper, easier, and you will have a new adapter.


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    omgiluvxmas
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    I think you are over-estimating the problem mate.


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    Alanstrainor
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    omgiluvxmas wrote: »
    I think you are over-estimating the problem mate.

    You came looking for advice. I gave you advice. At the end of the day you can do whatever you like.


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    omgiluvxmas
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    But I want to know do u fully understand what happened to the adapter?


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    Capt'n Midnight
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    adaptors and wall warts usually go where the cable goes into the back of the plug or into the adaptor

    you'll pickup an adaptor on ebay for €15 give or take , no one is going to crack open an ultrasonic welded plastic case that they can't close easily and safely for that sort of money

    in a lot of cases loose wires means shorts so the electronics on the adaptor have been stressed , again not something a repair shop want's to stand over


    it's a design flaw common to all adaptors they never give enough support to the cable


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    omgiluvxmas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 132 ✭✭omgiluvxmas


    thanks, so should any of these work, yeah?

    http://shop.ebay.ie/items/__toshiba-satellite-adapter_W0QQ_nkwZtoshibaQ20satelliteQ20adapterQ20QQ_cqrZtrueQQ_nkwuscZtoshibaQQ_nkwuscZsatelitteQQ_nkwuscZadapter


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