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    Help| My AC adapter is not willing to charge anymore!

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by chucki, Oct 16, 2007.

  1. chucki

    chucki Newbie

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    hey,

    Yesteday when i got home, i've conneted my AC adapter to my Lap top (IBM ThinkPad R50e) and for 1 second it was chraging, and the next second- my lap didn't wanted to be charged anymore! it showed me: connected, second later: running on battery. like it's not connect to the charger!
    I tryied several electricity plugs, i reset my computer, and nothing helped!
    I tryied to use another charger (of a friend with the same laptop) and it charged!
    What should i do?
    a new charge cost 60$ or more in my country, and it's a lot for me.
    Can i fix it?
    p.s.
    my warranty is over.

    Thanks alot, Shaked.
     
    chucki, Oct 16, 2007
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Before you buy a new charger, check the mains power cable for the charger (borrow your friend's cable). If it has a UK-type 3-pin plug, check the fuse. There may also be a fuse inside the PSU but you will need to get it open to find out. Is a warranty replacement an option?

    Also look around for other compatible chargers which have the same output voltage and current rating and the same plug to go into the computer.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Oct 16, 2007
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