bestdarncomputer
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I got back an Acer Aspire from a customer that is having charging issues. There are times the it will charges, others when it will not. The DC plugin seems to be a bit odd with it, hard to plug in unless you plug it in at just the right angle. So I broke into the case thinking that the connection had broken off from the mobo. Turns out this computer like some of the newer laptops don't have their DC jacks connected directly to the Mobo. So there goes my idea. Only thing i can come up with is buying a replacement on ebay for $6.00 and trying that.
Just because I wanted to check all my bases I tested the DC jack power cable at the distal end from the plug (the plug that connects to the mobo), it tested at almost 20v, on my analog millimeter at 19v i'm just going to assume its right, couldn't test the amps though... I found that odd. I couldn't test the power supply cable, the plug it to small for my millimeter to get inside of it for a good reading.
Anyone had this problem? Any ideas? ThinkI'm on the right track with replacing the DC plug?
Just because I wanted to check all my bases I tested the DC jack power cable at the distal end from the plug (the plug that connects to the mobo), it tested at almost 20v, on my analog millimeter at 19v i'm just going to assume its right, couldn't test the amps though... I found that odd. I couldn't test the power supply cable, the plug it to small for my millimeter to get inside of it for a good reading.
Anyone had this problem? Any ideas? ThinkI'm on the right track with replacing the DC plug?