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HJL · 05-09-2008 11:34pm #1

Hi,
Ok need some help here.
Having power issues with my laptop, it only works if i hold the connector in tight to the laptop, as in pushing it in and holding it there.

Bought a new PSU so its not that, so i guess its the bit that it plugs into in the laptop, so my question is how do i fix it or get it fixed, or is it fixable.

Cheers.

Run_to_da_hills · 05-09-2008 11:48pm

Sounds like a broken / dry solder joint or dodgy input socket. Best leaving it to someone that knows what they are doing.

Alanstrainor · 05-09-2008 11:54pm

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

Sounds like a broken / dry solder joint or dodgy input socket. Best leaving it to someone that knows what they are doing.

+1, have the same problem myself, with an EEE pc. What Laptop is it? How old is it? Is it still under warranty? This is a messy thing to fix yourself so i would recommend getting someone who knows what they're on about to look at it.

ewj1978 · 06-09-2008 10:12am

this happened to me and it turned out to be the actual cable not the connector.. But as above you'd best go have it looked at.

Alanstrainor · 06-09-2008 12:05pm

ewj1978 wrote: »

this happened to me and it turned out to be the actual cable not the connector.. But as above you'd best go have it looked at.

The OP bought a new PSU and tried that, so it's not likely to be both PSUs at fault

ewj1978 · 06-09-2008 12:28pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

The OP bought a new PSU and tried that, so it's not likely to be both PSUs at fault

Doh! must read whole OP post next time.

kikel · 06-09-2008 2:32pm

As mentions above your DC socket is busted. Requires removing the motherboard from the laptop. 50% of the time it is just a resolder of the contacts that is needed or the DC socket may need to be replaced itself.

If ya can use a soldering iron and the laptop is old give it a shot yourself.

Overheal · 06-09-2008 6:37pm

your new PSU, is the same as the old one right?

Run_to_da_hills · 06-09-2008 7:29pm

kikel wrote: »

As mentions above your DC socket is busted. Requires removing the motherboard from the laptop. 50% of the time it is just a resolder of the contacts that is needed or the DC socket may need to be replaced itself.

If ya can use a soldering iron and the laptop is old give it a shot yourself.

If it is a sub notebook and is out of warranty, i.e. EEEPC you might as well dump it, these are not designed to be repaired, If they could they would probably replace the main board which would more than likely be well over half the price you paid for the device.

A warranty may be disputed if it is thought that excessive force was used to break the connection such as tripping over the lead if the device is plugged in.

HJL · 07-09-2008 1:50am

Its a nearly 3 year old iQon so its not a great machine, and i was planning a new one shortly anyway.
But it seems a shame to dump it as its been a reliable machine, and i was thinking of giving it to a family member after i was done with it.

The new PSU is the same power and all the rest, i made sure to check it before i bought it, not the same make, but if i point it down and hold it there it will charge, so its not the PSU but the bit that it plugs into.

I know someone who would do this kinda work, might run it by him and see if its worth fixing. I know if its over a certain price its not worth it as the money would be better put towards a new one, but like i say it is in my opinion too good to throw away, and would suit a light user or as a second/backup machine.

Thanks for the answers guys, ill let you know how i fair out if i decide to get it looked at.

ClaudiusDrusus · 25-10-2008 2:50pm

Techgenie is doing the repairs nowadays on iqon branded products...They usually charge 60 euro for evaluation plus repair. If you tell them you know exactly what you problem is you will get the job done for the 60 euro. Give it a shot.

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