Yes, the problem is with the DC socket solder connections becoming broken because of torque on the DC plug. Happens to lots. I tried to re-solder the socket on my daughters E6000, and got nothing. Soldering is difficult because of the multi-layered components on the system board. There are companies that will fix the socket for much less than the cost of a replacement system board. Search on the internet for some. Cost is usually about $100-150 plus shipping.
Option is to replace the system board, which is very expensive. Some laptops use a separate power board that plugs into the system board, and is much cheaper to replace. You didn't indicate the model you have, so I can't help any more.
Soldering a mainboard requires skill, expertise and tools - none of which are covered by the average owner with a soldering iron. Done wrong, it will cost you a mainboard - done right, about $150-200. Reputable shops can tell you whether the repair will work or not without charge other than for shipping.
It is an inspiron 1501. But you said that re soldering might not be effective? Please go into further explanation on that if you can, and how much would re soldering cost?
I have a similar issue, only when I formatted the hard drive and installed a fresh copy of Windows 7 (M17X R3) I do not have the restore discs. When the drivers and operating system were installed, all was good. After the updates were done, I am getting non-dell adapter. I tried this three times. Unit is working fine, but shows running on battery power (Always shows 100% charge). When I unplug adapter, it actually goes into battery mode. Does this seem to be a Windows issue?
kirkd
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February 24th, 2010 16:00
Yes, the problem is with the DC socket solder connections becoming broken because of torque on the DC plug. Happens to lots. I tried to re-solder the socket on my daughters E6000, and got nothing. Soldering is difficult because of the multi-layered components on the system board. There are companies that will fix the socket for much less than the cost of a replacement system board. Search on the internet for some. Cost is usually about $100-150 plus shipping.
Option is to replace the system board, which is very expensive. Some laptops use a separate power board that plugs into the system board, and is much cheaper to replace. You didn't indicate the model you have, so I can't help any more.
ejn63
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February 24th, 2010 18:00
Soldering a mainboard requires skill, expertise and tools - none of which are covered by the average owner with a soldering iron. Done wrong, it will cost you a mainboard - done right, about $150-200. Reputable shops can tell you whether the repair will work or not without charge other than for shipping.
keaganw
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February 24th, 2010 18:00
It is an inspiron 1501. But you said that re soldering might not be effective? Please go into further explanation on that if you can, and how much would re soldering cost?
lantyg3
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August 26th, 2013 09:00
I have a similar issue, only when I formatted the hard drive and installed a fresh copy of Windows 7 (M17X R3) I do not have the restore discs. When the drivers and operating system were installed, all was good. After the updates were done, I am getting non-dell adapter. I tried this three times. Unit is working fine, but shows running on battery power (Always shows 100% charge). When I unplug adapter, it actually goes into battery mode. Does this seem to be a Windows issue?