Acer Travelmate 2423wxmi not charging

eamonntheviking

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!