Laptop on the way out?

[mike123abc]

Finally got around to replacing the dc power jack. A pia to remove everything, but not difficult. It took about 45 minutes I'd guess. The jack was $13 on eBay.

I bet it was nice when you turned it on after it was all back together and it worked. $13 & 45 minutes a lot less than a new laptop.

 

[raoul5788]

It was, until it started beeping again a few minutes ago! GRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's definitely a power issue, since the screen darkens a few seconds after it beeps.
Maybe it's a bad power cord?

 

[88isgreat]

Are you sure that it is not a bad plug or cord on the power adapter? I've seen some where the wire breaks internally anywhere from a quarter inch to two inches away from the plug at the laptop end.


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[raoul5788]

Yes, that's what I'm thinking it is.

 

[raoul5788]

I'm using another power cord. NO BEEPS! Looks like I'm buying a new cord.