Lap Top Problem

[Hoida]

My lap top has beeen acting up for some time now and has completely died this morning I can't even get it to turn on. I am a bit of a dinosaur when it comes to computers and as long a sthey are working ok I am happy. Can anyone recommend someone who could look at it for me in the Thurso area please. I should say the adapter seems to be overheating.

[dx100uk]

if you have no indication on the laptop that you have connected the power pack and plugged it in, i bet the lead is faulty and twisted around inside
[the lead that runs from the power pack to the laptop]

time to buy a replacement one from ebay or alike

dx

[Hoida]

Thanks for all your help have decided to buy a new laptop.:roll:

[dx100uk]

no buy a new power supply
much cheaper!

dx

[Bobinovich]

DX: The laptop was bought into me and the PSU tested fine - the unit did spring into life for no obvious reason - I thought possibly a faulty switch or possibly a fault in the internal power socket. However it appears to be an intermittent hardware fault which, as you know, is one of the worst things to try and diagnose. Hoida just felt a new laptop would be the best option.

[dx100uk]

well done bob

wasn't aware

dx

[IT CAD Master]

Over the years I have worked with a number of different brands of Laptops & desktop Computers.

You did not supply the brand or model of Laptop, but you could try this one thing if you not already

Remove the battery form the laptop and plug into the mains and see if it powers this laptop on


Regards

ICM

[Bobinovich]

ITCM: That was tried also & the problem was intermittent both with & without the battery in place