Probably my last post for a while..

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by LI_Geek_95, May 23, 2010.

  1. LI_Geek_95

    LI_Geek_95 Post-and-Run Geek

    The charger port on my Netbook is broken. I'm going to use the laptop till the battery dies, then I'm gonna openit and see if i can fix it.

    Any suggestions?
     
    LI_Geek_95, May 23, 2010
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  2. collinsl

    collinsl MajorGeek

    These are notoriously difficult to repair, so if you are not very good with a soldering iron I suggest you take it to a professional, which might cost more than the thing is worth. Sorry.
     
    collinsl, May 23, 2010
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  3. sikvik

    sikvik Corporal Karma

    How did you manage that?! These are pretty hardy!
     
    sikvik, May 23, 2010
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  4. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    The laptop doesnt have a working charge port or charger either? No desktops in the house you can use?
     
    DavidGP, May 24, 2010
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  5. LI_Geek_95

    LI_Geek_95 Post-and-Run Geek

    So, the charger port is broken, but it works when it is held in a position. I have my sister's hairband holding it down.

    My dad has a desktop, my sister has a laptop, my mom has a laptop, theres a desktop downstairs, and theres the server. So, I'm covered, I just never use them.

    On the upside, just installed Seven :) (was using the RC for a while, back to XP after it expired)
     
    LI_Geek_95, May 24, 2010
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  6. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Damnit, never get my hopes up with titles like

    j/k ;)


    Well if the hairband helps charge it up then good workaround, and hope it lasts a while, some fixes tend not too over time and the issue will only get worse, but by that time you may have a birthday, xmas done alot of paid work to get yourself a new one.
     
    DavidGP, May 24, 2010
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  7. LI_Geek_95

    LI_Geek_95 Post-and-Run Geek

    I hope so! I'm getting a summer job. With that, I plan on getting a Compaq Presario, and NOT an Acer.
     
    LI_Geek_95, May 24, 2010
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  8. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    WHY ARE YOU STILL POSTING???? You've dashed my dreams!! :-D:-D


    ( J/K )
     
    TimW, May 24, 2010
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  9. collinsl

    collinsl MajorGeek

    Believe it or not this happened to my first new laptop - the charger port actually snapped off with just normal use. And it was an Acer.rolleyes
     
    collinsl, May 24, 2010
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  10. LI_Geek_95

    LI_Geek_95 Post-and-Run Geek

    Yeah, Acers are, well....
    :crap
     
    LI_Geek_95, May 24, 2010
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  11. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Got my daughter a Compaq when her Toshiba died. Seems a much better build. ( But then the Toshiba has been resurrected and works just fine!! LOL )

    But I guess this means you will be posting, eh? And here I was hoping for a nice quiet summer.......:cry:cry
     
    TimW, May 24, 2010
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  12. LI_Geek_95

    LI_Geek_95 Post-and-Run Geek

    XD I plan on having a life this summer. Most likely won't be on the computer that much.
     
    LI_Geek_95, May 24, 2010
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  13. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    I think that is a very healthy plan! Summer job, recreation outside and friends....a good recipe for success!!
    Go for it!! :major
     
    TimW, May 24, 2010
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  14. LI_Geek_95

    LI_Geek_95 Post-and-Run Geek

    Will do!
     
    LI_Geek_95, May 24, 2010
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  15. NICK ADSL UK

    NICK ADSL UK MajorGeeks Forum Administrator Staff Member

    here's mine and very good it is indeed
     

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    NICK ADSL UK, May 24, 2010
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  16. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    Laptops are too damn delicate. I just finally got mine back after a friggen month of HP having it (back ordered part). I hate it that you can't spill a half a cup of coffee on it and have it be okay! :cry :-D

    Good luck with your jerry-rigged fix there, z.
     
    LauraR, May 24, 2010
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  17. LI_Geek_95

    LI_Geek_95 Post-and-Run Geek

    Thanks Guys!

    Now, my Motorola Karma's screen refuses to shut off... I know nothing about cell phones, so I can't fix it. XD
     
    LI_Geek_95, May 24, 2010
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  18. hrlow2

    hrlow2 MajorGeek

    Always the brick wall method.
     
    hrlow2, May 24, 2010
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  19. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    Take the battery out and put it back in. Usually works for cell freezes.
     
    LauraR, May 24, 2010
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  20. LI_Geek_95

    LI_Geek_95 Post-and-Run Geek

    It's not frozing. I've been texting and I can connect it to Motorola Phone Tools. The backlight just doesn't shut off.
     
    LI_Geek_95, May 24, 2010
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