See above.

I have searched google and a few sites say that this is a common problem with laptops. From what I read it sounds like the the connection of the battery adapter has come off the mobo and that it might be able to be fixxed if i reattach it and if that doesn't work then I need a new mobo.

Does this sound correct? What is the cheapest option of getting this fixed?

One place mentioned getting a docking station that will allow me to charge the battery through the station.

3/10/2007 12:33:46 PM

There are a few people on here with the soldering skills to fix this for you. Ask around and maybe they will offer up their services.

3/10/2007 12:48:03 PM

That is the other issue...

I am not in Raleigh anymore.

3/10/2007 12:49:32 PM

and if i do get it resoldered, how do I keep it from doing this all over again?

3/10/2007 1:02:50 PM

^ Be gentle with it. This is why the newest macs have the cool magentic power cords.

3/10/2007 1:20:13 PM

This is a dumb question, but are there any laptops that use USB for the AC connection?

3/10/2007 1:24:22 PM

3/10/2007 1:35:15 PM

I need someone to solder the same thing on my toshiba sometime

3/10/2007 1:55:16 PM

If anyone has laptop power connector issues, other laptop hardware issues, cosmetic damage or anything of the like, shoot me a PM and I'll take a look at it for a fair price.

3/11/2007 1:04:51 PM

^^^^ no

3/11/2007 6:00:23 PM

Bakunin, pm sent

3/12/2007 4:09:16 PM

Not all laptops have the power connections soldered to the board - IBM uses a separate piece that connects to the motherboard and is replaceable. You have to pretty much remove the motherboard to get to it so it's still going to be pretty expensive.

3/12/2007 5:45:43 PM