
This would require complete disassembly of the computer and the connector to be resoldered to the board. When performing this routine, if the female jack is visually loose or feels loose then it needs to be repaired. If it turns the power light on the laptop on and off then this is the problem. To isolate this issue, wiggle at the point closest to the laptop. The female connector inside the computer could also be the issue if it is loose or has a faulty connection. If this is the case, a new plug could be soldered if you attain the skill or a new power adapter can be purchased. If the power light on the laptop toggles on and off, then you have located your problem.


If the light on the power cord is still not lit, attempt to adjust the connection through the cord by adjusting the cord in the plug source. If the green light on the power adapter isn’t lit, you may be plugged into a faulty electrical outlet.Ĭheck to make sure the outlet is working by plugging in another electronic device into the outlet (such as a lamp or cell phone charger), or by trying a known working outlet.
