Compaq Presario 2100 adapter won't stay in

Expand Post »

Hi all, this really isn't a booting problem, but a hardware problem. For the last couple months I haven't been able to keep my AC Adapter plugged in for my Compaq Presario 2100 notebook computer. I even bought a new adapter and the same thing has happened. If I apply a certain amount of pressure and angle it in a certain direction, it will stay in sometimes but not always. The area around the needle that it's plugged into is pretty hot as well. Is there anything I can do to have it fixed or should I just buy a new laptop?

Similar Threads

Presario 2100 won't start, lights blink in Troubleshooting Dead Machines
PCMCIA Card Locks Compaq Presario 2100 Laptop in PCI and Add-In Cards
laptop presario 2100 in Troubleshooting Dead Machines
Compaq Presario 2100 does not recognize hard drive in Storage
presario 2100 won't boot, lights just stay on in Troubleshooting Dead Machines

yanksno1

Reputation Points: 10

Solved Threads: 0

Newbie Poster

Offline

1 posts
since Oct 2005

Permalink

Oct 6th, 2005

Re: Compaq Presario 2100 adapter won't stay in

If you are using the right adapter, then it sounds like the DC Power jack on the motherboard is loose. You should have this repaired immediately because if the power jack shorts against anything else inside the laptop you could damage the motherboard and end up replacing it. You should take it to a repair technician unless you are skilled at soldering electronics yourself. The jacks are available from several eBay vendors. Just make sure you get the correct one for your laptop.

BuggZ

Reputation Points: 15

Solved Threads: 5

Junior Poster

Offline

140 posts
since Jul 2005

This thread is more than three months old

No one has posted to this discussion for at least three months. Please let old threads die and do not reply to them unless you feel you have something new and valuable to contribute that absolutely must be added to make the discussion complete. Otherwise, please start a new thread in this forum instead.

Previous Thread in Troubleshooting Dead Machines Forum Timeline: PC won't start.

Next Thread in Troubleshooting Dead Machines Forum Timeline: Compaq Evo N115/700 no POST

DaniWeb Message

Cancel Changes

User Name
Password