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juliaw04 · 05-17-2008, 08:30 PM

I've been having problems with my laptop staying charged so I bought a new powercord last week. I've had the new cord 2 days and it started acting up again!

I think either the battery is loose or something inside where the cord plugs in is messed up. It flashes from charging to not charging every few seconds even when it's just sitting on a table! 50% of the time, I can wiggle the cord around and get it to start charging again, but the rest of the time, I have to beat on it before anything works! AHHH I HATE TECHNOLOGY!!!

Bizzymammabee · 05-17-2008, 08:33 PM

It might be the prong part where you have the cord going into the laptop itself...that might be defective.

Bizzymammabee · 05-17-2008, 08:34 PM

Here is another tip for you...once your battery is charged then unplug it. When you leave it plugged in and the battery is in it kills out the cells faster

juliaw04 · 05-17-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee

It might be the prong part where you have the cord going into the laptop itself...that might be defective.

I think you are probably right. Most of the time, I can get it to start charging again if I wiggle the part that goes into the laptop.

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Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee

Here is another tip for you...once your battery is charged then unplug it. When you leave it plugged in and the battery is in it kills out the cells faster

Yeah, I know

Unfortunately, I think it's too late now for that advice. My battery will only last 30-45 minutes if I'm just searching the internet.

TootiesMom · 05-17-2008, 08:41 PM

something to try.... if the battery is losing its cell charging ability, it will affect your puter even with the power cord plugged in. Try to take your battery completely out of your computer and plug it in, if you stop having problems, it is probably dead cells in your battery.....
good luck

Bizzymammabee · 05-17-2008, 08:44 PM

You probably need to have that power sector replaced.

juliaw04 · 05-17-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TootiesMom

something to try.... if the battery is losing its cell charging ability, it will affect your puter even with the power cord plugged in. Try to take your battery completely out of your computer and plug it in, if you stop having problems, it is probably dead cells in your battery.....
good luck

Okay, I'm trying this right now....just took the battery out and so far so good. Two questions for you though, if it's not the battery, my laptops going to just shut down if it stops charging, right? AND If it is the dead cells in the battery, does that mean it's time to buy a new one?

TootiesMom · 05-17-2008, 08:51 PM

yes, usually if you take the battery out and the power plug works, it means that you need a new battery.... This has happened to two of our laptops and my puter guy pegged it both times.... good luck!

juliaw04 · 05-17-2008, 08:55 PM

It's NOT the battery!!

About 2 seconds after I clicked the submit button on the above post, my screen went Black! I kept wiggling the cord around but I couldn't get it "just right" to turn back on. I put the battery back in, and at least we have power again

Guess that means I need to take it somewhere to have it looked at.

TootiesMom · 05-17-2008, 09:31 PM

yep, if its not the battery, it could be a short in the power connection inside your puter... that should be pretty easy for someone to fix for you.
Sorry I couldnt help more and good luck!
d

juliaw04 · 05-18-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TootiesMom

yep, if its not the battery, it could be a short in the power connection inside your puter... that should be pretty easy for someone to fix for you.
Sorry I couldnt help more and good luck!
d

No, you actually helped quite a bit! Now, I know what's causing the problem! Before, I was just beating on the whole thing until it started to charge again!

05-17-2008, 08:30 PM	#1
juliaw04 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 2,166	I'm about to throw my computer out the window! I've been having problems with my laptop staying charged so I bought a new powercord last week. I've had the new cord 2 days and it started acting up again! I think either the battery is loose or something inside where the cord plugs in is messed up. It flashes from charging to not charging every few seconds even when it's just sitting on a table! 50% of the time, I can wiggle the cord around and get it to start charging again, but the rest of the time, I have to beat on it before anything works! AHHH I HATE TECHNOLOGY!!! __________________ ~ Julie, mommy to A.J and KaCee~

05-17-2008, 08:33 PM	#2
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	It might be the prong part where you have the cord going into the laptop itself...that might be defective. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

05-17-2008, 08:34 PM	#3
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	Here is another tip for you...once your battery is charged then unplug it. When you leave it plugged in and the battery is in it kills out the cells faster __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

05-17-2008, 08:41 PM	#5
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	something to try.... if the battery is losing its cell charging ability, it will affect your puter even with the power cord plugged in. Try to take your battery completely out of your computer and plug it in, if you stop having problems, it is probably dead cells in your battery..... good luck __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)

05-17-2008, 08:44 PM	#6
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	You probably need to have that power sector replaced. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

05-17-2008, 08:51 PM	#8
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	yes, usually if you take the battery out and the power plug works, it means that you need a new battery.... This has happened to two of our laptops and my puter guy pegged it both times.... good luck! __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)

05-17-2008, 08:55 PM	#9
juliaw04 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 2,166	It's NOT the battery!! About 2 seconds after I clicked the submit button on the above post, my screen went Black! I kept wiggling the cord around but I couldn't get it "just right" to turn back on. I put the battery back in, and at least we have power again Guess that means I need to take it somewhere to have it looked at. __________________ ~ Julie, mommy to A.J and KaCee~

05-17-2008, 09:31 PM	#10
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	yep, if its not the battery, it could be a short in the power connection inside your puter... that should be pretty easy for someone to fix for you. Sorry I couldnt help more and good luck! d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)