It's starting again

[popkin16]

I eventually had to buy a new computer because it wouldn't hold a charge. I'd have it plugged in, but the computer just wouldn't recognize that it was plugged in. At first, it'd start working again if I fiddled with the cords, but eventually no matter what I did my computer wouldn't recognize it was charging, and it went dead.

My new(ish) computer has started that tonight. Luckily fiddling with the cords words, but this is not a good sign.

Dammit.

Comments

[timespirt.livejournal.com]

Well, that sucks!

[popkin16]

It does, indeed. I'm going to see if If can research how to prevent this happening, or stop it from getting worse.

[wanted-a-pony.livejournal.com]

Well, hell! Have you considered sprinkling the computer (closed, obvsly) & cords with saltwater & smudging the house with sage & bay? ;-)

Best of luck figuring out the fix!!

[popkin16]

Hmmm, sounds like good advice to me ;) I'll have to give it a try.

Thank you! I'm going to buy a new power cord with my birthday money and hope that takes care of the problem. If not, then I need to start saving up for another laptop.

[sgamadison.livejournal.com]

That sounds like there may be a problem with the cord or the connection--I'd check those out before replacing the laptop--unless it is really old?

Mine's over 5 years old and yes, the batteries fail by that time. I have to stay plugged in where ever I go, which isn't always easy when you're on the road. :-0

[popkin16]

I checked the power cord and the plastic covering the wires has worn through and the wires are exposed - and some are split. I think that's the problem - or at least, I'm hoping that's the problem.

Wow, five years old :O My last laptop lasted 4 years before it wouldn't hold a charge at all, new power cord or no. Oh, yeah - staying plugged in while on the road would be pretty difficult. Does your job require you to travel often?

[sgamadison.livejournal.com]

Exposed wires sounds BAD--McKay would have a fit! :_)

Yeah, I'm on the road every other week. I'm struggling to pay the bills as it is, but it would be nice to get back my 3 hours of commuting time on those days. Not to mention, staying at my mother's on those overnighter trips is one long exercise in returning to high school... ;-)

[aadarshinah.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry bb! I feel your pain. Have you tried just buying a new power cord? The problem could be in there... That's the most likely way to fix it. If not... well, I can ask my Mom. She fixes computers for a living. Granted, getting it to her might be an issue, given our relative geographical locations, but she might at least be able to offer some tech support online or something.

[aadarshinah.livejournal.com]

From my mom:

have her take the batt out and see if it works. it it easy to order a new batt or cord look on new egg. hp also has a batt test site  that can be down loaded from here:

http://h20239.www2.hp.com/techcenter/battery/battery_ts.htm

another way to test batt is thru control panel see how here:

http://www.ehow.com/video_5362142_test-laptop-battery.html

If she needs a new batt or cord I can help her find a new one cheaper. don’t go to best buy unless you have to have it today. if you can wait it is always cheaper to go on line.

>moms real good at finding deals and stuff like that online for these things. So if you need/want her help, she'll do everything she can to find you the best deal she can.

[popkin16]

I bought a power cord on Amazon before I got your second comment, but it was fairly cheap. We'll see how that works - if the problem doesn't clear up, it'll probably be my laptop, and I may end up sending it to your mom, though paying her will be difficult, since I have no money and won't until Christmas. But you have no idea how much I appreciate the offer.

[aadarshinah.livejournal.com]

Well figure something out if it comes to that

[melodysparks.livejournal.com]

Oh no that makes me wonder if there is a problem with the electricical outlet instead of the computer

[popkin16]

I was looking over my powercord and it's pretty worn through at one part - I'm guessing that's the problem. Already have a new powercord on the way, just gotta hope this one lasts for another 3 days.

[melodysparks.livejournal.com]

That should do it then. Hope so.