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Acer Travelmate 2423wxmi not charging

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  • 12-11-2008 5:02pm
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    eamonntheviking
    Closed Accounts Posts: 93 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    My sister got the above laptop about 2 years ago, about a year ago the laptop would stop charging and would only work if you had the power cable going a specific direction, now it has stopped charging completly. I rang acer repairs and they reckon its a motherboard problem, quoting 300 sterling for repair. Obviously it doesnt make sense to pay that much for the repair and I could buy a new laptop for less that. Has anyone else had this problem and rectified it cheaper?

    Alternatively, I was wondering on how viable it would be to order a motherboard and replace it. I've built computers before but I imagine this would be a far more tricky operation. However if it was financially viable I would definitly be up for giving it a shot.

    Cheers!


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    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Sounds like a solder has gone in the power input jack, happens quite alot. If you've got the knowhow it's probably a diy job. 300 is a bit ridiculous for it tbh, dont pay!


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    odonnellcarey
    Registered Users Posts: 176 ✭✭odonnellcarey


    Most common cause is as Alanstrainor suggests (loose DC input jack).

    Here's a link to DIY repair instructions. Anyone reasonably handy with a soldering iron should have no trouble.
    http://www.laptopsockets.co.uk/dc-sockets/dc-jack-fitting-guide.htm
    The site also supplies most types of replacement jacks if the original one is beyond repair.


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    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,046 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    The 300 quid is probably to replace the motherboard which would be a more permanent fix than soldering it back on so there is a reason why it's so expensive. Still crazy money to pay unless it's a fairly highend laptop.


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    eamonntheviking
    Closed Accounts Posts: 93 ✭✭eamonntheviking


    Cheers lads, I'm gonna try and solder it back together so. I have it taken apart and I'll take off the old one and see can I get that working, if not I'll order a new one and hope that that works. Better than paying 300 quid anyway!


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