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Dell Inspiron 1720

  • 09-06-2014 02:49PM
    #1
    Head_Hunter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 683 ✭✭✭


    The laptop is just out of warranty and will not charge. The BIOS does not detect the charger. The laptop went from perfect to not detecting the charger instantly, with no faults before this. I tested the charger and it is outputting the correct voltage and there is current flow. Anyone have any ideas?


Comments

  • #2
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,457 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    Might be the AC connector on the laptop.


  • #3
    Head_Hunter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 683 ✭✭✭Head_Hunter


    I removed it and tested it, all is good.


  • #4
    Nino Brown
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,507 ✭✭✭Nino Brown


    I'm not sure about this, but I don't think it's simply a matter of supplying the correct voltage. I think the adapters may have a chip which the laptop recognizes. Can you try another adapter?

    You may have already seen this thread, it's not good news
    http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/f/3518/t/19525261.aspx

    Dell have replaced a hard drive for me before even though it was just out of warranty, call them.


  • #5
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,457 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    Head_Hunter wrote: »
    I removed it and tested it, all is good.

    I said the AC connector not the AC Adapter.

    The AC connector is the AC port soldered on the motherboard. its a common failure on laptops as it flex's over time. Its also a common repair, most repair shops will quote you for it.

    https://www.google.ie/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=Dell%201720%20AC%20Port%20Repair&safe=off

    Its only my guess though.


  • #6
    Head_Hunter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 683 ✭✭✭Head_Hunter


    I tested the AC connector and power gets to the correct pins to feed to the motherboard.


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  • #7
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,457 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    The problem I'm suggesting is the solder attaching the AC port to the motherboard. I don't see how you could have tested that without taking the laptop apart. Did you look at the youtube links?


  • #8
    Head_Hunter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 683 ✭✭✭Head_Hunter


    I took the laptop apart, only way to get to the ac connector.


  • #9
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,457 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    I didn't get that from your comments.

    Well if its not the charger and its not the connection. That leaves the board itself. Can't help you with that.

    I'd double check with another charger and 1720 if you can find shop selling used ones.


  • #10
    Head_Hunter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 683 ✭✭✭Head_Hunter


    OK, thanks for your help


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