After removing a million or so screws I got the laptop case apart. The case was smashed (yes, I dropped it awhile back) at the corner where the power cord plugged in. At first I could wiggle the plug on the end of the power cord around and enough to straighten the plug in the computer enough to get it plugged in and make contact. This last time that the battery needed charged, I couldn't get it plugged in, so an operation (maintenance) was required. The following pictures are of the offending piece that I removed:
That exposed the plug and since the power cord will plug easily into it the way it is and charge the battery, why do anything else? So this it the way it will look from now on:
It is great to have my laptop back on my lap and working well as I write this blog. The only problem is that my right arm is hurting some from trying to pat myself on the back. (grin) Now, you all have a great day, you hear?
I'd pat you on the back if I was there. Congrats on the job - I would be terrified to start taking my computer apart. It still makes that clicking noise.
ReplyDeleteThanks, but I figured if I messed up, I would then go to the computer repair place. . . A clicking sound could come from the cooling fan. Or maybe the hard-drive. I would guess that it is dust or dirt built up on the fan blades. Or maybe the mice that run the hard drive are eating hard grain kernels.
DeleteI hot glued my power receptacle in place, i really didn't want it to move again!
ReplyDeleteI didn't glue mine, but will take your advice and do so if it starts moving around.
DeleteGlad you got it fixed! Don't have to be pretty as long as it works...right?
ReplyDeleteRight H.J. I don't do pretty, just try to make things work in the most simple way possible.
DeleteNice fixin job !
ReplyDeleteThanks George, but it really was a simple job.
DeleteYou are one brave soul! No way could I get up enough courage to tackle a job like that. I wouldn't just be patting myself on the back, my head would be so big I couldn't get my hat on!
ReplyDeleteThe internet video showed me how simple it was, so I just did it.
DeleteWhatever works. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteWoks so far.
DeleteThe classes i took way back in 95, also included taking one apart and replacing things inside, and im sooo glad. Ive done it a lot. Only trouble ive had, is getting the cover off,,lol Heck, the just snap in.
ReplyDeleteOn my new digital scanner, ive looked up how to on youtube too.
Wow! You're so lucky to have a friend who knows his way around a broken laptop, or at least a YouTube video concerning how to fix it. Hahaha! Kidding aside, I'm glad you took the matter in your own hands and fixed the device yourself. Of course, it helps to be careful and just hand it over to a professional, but I understand the expense of getting it repaired. Anyway, I commend you for fixing it on your own with only the help of a YouTube tutorial. Hahaha! Thanks for sharing that! All the best to you!
ReplyDeleteCordia Remsen @ RB’s Computer Service
Back then, it would take a real computer repairer in order for anyone to have any chance of getting their computer fixed. But nowadays, there’s the power of YouTube, wherein in just a minute or two, you would already know how to fix not just your computer, but also anything (as long as there’s a video for it). Any chance of getting it fixed because the plug is exposed, or are you planning to buy a new laptop?
ReplyDeleteAlison Henderson @ Expert Computer Repair