I have tried several different adapters and it does the same thing with all of them. I have tried several different batteries and it does the same thing with all of them. As for the motherboard, it is not "fried" because when I can get it to recognize the AC and boot up, it works fine. I have been messing with it all morning, plugging, unplugging, batteries in, batteries out, etc. The last time I did it, it recognized the AC and booted. It is now sitting on my dining room table running just fine. It is NOT in my office where I need it to be so that I can print documents etc. and I am scared silly to unplug it and move it! At the very least I will not move it until the batteries are both recharged!!! Two things really make me mad - 1, The warranty is run out and 2, I still owe $800 on it! Ugh!
If it is not the adaptor, you need a new battery and possibly a new motherboard. If it is under warranty, send it in. If not, buy a new battery and start from there.
This one is difficult because any battery you buy will not be fully charged. Batteries cost from $70 - $100. Motherboards cost about $400.
I have tried several different adapters and it does the same thing with all of them. I have tried several different batteries and it does the same thing with all of them. As for the motherboard, it is not "fried" because when I can get it to recognize the AC and boot up, it works fine. I have been messing with it all morning, plugging, unplugging, batteries in, batteries out, etc. The last time I did it, it recognized the AC and booted. It is now sitting on my dining room table running just fine. It is NOT in my office where I need it to be so that I can print documents etc. and I am scared silly to unplug it and move it! At the very least I will not move it until the batteries are both recharged!!! Two things really make me mad - 1, The warranty is run out and 2, I still owe $800 on it! Ugh!
Bummer on the warranty. Yeah, I would let it fully charge before I do anything. When you can move it, updade the bios. I say this because it is a faint possibility, and is free! On top of this page are tabs to your notebook, with links to upgrading dirversand flashing the bios.
A motherboard doesn't have to be "fried" to give you problems. A small crack in one of the boards, will cause problems you describe. When the notebook is moved, sometimes the board will flex and the crack will open a ribbon path on the motherboard.
Intermittent problems are the most difficult and usually most expensive to repair.
sugarbearz
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June 23rd, 2006 15:00
I have tried several different adapters and it does the same thing with all of them. I have tried several different batteries and it does the same thing with all of them. As for the motherboard, it is not "fried" because when I can get it to recognize the AC and boot up, it works fine. I have been messing with it all morning, plugging, unplugging, batteries in, batteries out, etc. The last time I did it, it recognized the AC and booted. It is now sitting on my dining room table running just fine. It is NOT in my office where I need it to be so that I can print documents etc. and I am scared silly to unplug it and move it! At the very least I will not move it until the batteries are both recharged!!! Two things really make me mad - 1, The warranty is run out and 2, I still owe $800 on it! Ugh!
jocase
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June 23rd, 2006 15:00
This one is difficult because any battery you buy will not be fully charged. Batteries cost from $70 - $100. Motherboards cost about $400.
jocase
651 Posts
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June 23rd, 2006 15:00
Bummer on the warranty. Yeah, I would let it fully charge before I do anything. When you can move it, updade the bios. I say this because it is a faint possibility, and is free! On top of this page are tabs to your notebook, with links to upgrading dirversand flashing the bios.
A motherboard doesn't have to be "fried" to give you problems. A small crack in one of the boards, will cause problems you describe. When the notebook is moved, sometimes the board will flex and the crack will open a ribbon path on the motherboard.
Intermittent problems are the most difficult and usually most expensive to repair.