Inspiron 8200 -Charging problems

Question

I have an Inspiron 8200 which is suffering from intermittent charging.

It will appear to charge for a period of time and then stop before the charge completes. The LED charge indicator will go off, sometimes after only a few minutes, sometimes the charge icon in the system tray indicates charging even after the LED goes off - either way the laptop stops charging.

I now own 2 power supplies and 4 batteries and can't get a consistent charging result. Anyone else suffering similar problems ?

ejn63 · Answer

Reseat, and if that doesn't work, replace, the battery charger board. http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins8200/en/sm_en/battch.htm#1084976

geoff571 · Answer

Ok, given that I've now bought 4 batteries and 2 chargers, it must be time to buy a new charger board. Thanks for the pointer.   Now... can someone can give me another pointer to how I can get hold of one of the charger boards, as I can't get it listed under the parts section?   Message Edited by geoff571 on 12-29-200612:12 PM

AussieChris · Answer

Hi,   Try a reseat first, then look for one. Parts-People often have them. If you are heavy handed, they often come loose.                                                                               Regards Chris

khaverblad · Answer

It's just not that the DC-jack is worn out and you have a loose connection? Check this thread then it might be of interest.

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