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December 28, 2006
I can't take it anymore (at least I can't for another 2 weeks or so)
Well the issues with my laptop not seeing the charger has reached the point were it is impossible for me to do my work.
Basically if my system is jostled it stops seeing the power supply and goes to battery. The battery then continues to be used until it dies.
My recourse at this time as been to:
Shut downRemove the battery
attempt to power up with external power. (usually takes several attempts)
Once windows is up put the battery back in.
My tests suggest the issue is the battery itself or something loose or shorted inside the laptop. I've been shopping for a replacement battery (an 8 hour one so I can work a shift in a situation.) but that is only stopgap.
Yesterday I only had to reboot once during my shift but today I've been on for under 2 hours and have had to reboot twice. That settled it for me.
I went back to the Dell outlet and purchased a Inspirion 6400/e1505 dual core system that was scratch and dent.
I actually paid $60 more than the face value of the system new but I boosted the ram to 1 gig and the video card to CIV IV status. With the included package I saved about $100-$150 over the a new system.
I will likely upgrade it to VISTA when I have a chance as well.
As for my 1150 I intend to give it to my son, buy a new battery and let him worry about the repairs. He has a job so he can choose if he will just let it recharge every even as best as he can or will lay out the cash to get it fixed. Either way it's cheaper than buying a new one.
Posted by Peter at December 28, 2006 01:35 PM
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Whats the make and model? Could be as simple as needing the DC jack replaced..
Posted by: Ken at December 29, 2006 08:01 AM
It is a Dell Inspiron 1150. It may well be simply a replacement of the jack/battery/power supply. and I intend to replace the two latter after the first of the year when I have more dough to blow.
For now however I have to have something ASAP that works and frankly I have been thinking of a new laptop for a bit. My oldest is going to need one anyway so once I've eliminated the battery & power supply he can choose or not choose to fix it.
This will put three xp systems (not counting the dedicated system inside the arcade case) in the house, one less than the number of people in it.
Posted by: Peter at December 29, 2006 08:30 AM