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Dell Latitude D610 power adapters won't work
I noticed a lot of people are having a lot of problems with Dell power adapters. I have a Dell Latitude D610, which takes both PA-10 and PA-12 adapters. I have tried several (used) adapters of both kinds. Is it possible that all these adapters are bad? I can't charge my battery to my laptop, so right now my laptop is just a big paperweight. Is there any other possible problem to why my adapter suddenly won't work? I only got the BIOS error once before it quit.
I asked this same question in more detail at:
http://www.help2go.com/forum/computer-help/101489-dell-latitude-d610-hardware-problem.html#post418811
Thanks in advance for any help.
I asked this same question in more detail at:
http://www.help2go.com/forum/computer-help/101489-dell-latitude-d610-hardware-problem.html#post418811
Thanks in advance for any help.
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Inappropriate?i have burnt up three after market ac adapters for my e1705 in the last month please help -
Inappropriate?Sarah,
It's possible that the power adapters are fine, but the problem may be with the socket on the laptop that they plug into. Sometimes the solder connecting the socket to the motherboard on the laptop can come apart, so the socket becomes loose and doesn't work.
3 things:
- Does the green LED on the power adapter light up when it is connected to the mains?
- If so does it stay lit when you plug it into the laptop?
- If you try to wiggle the plug in the back of the laptop, does the socket move around at all?
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I think you may be right. How hard would it be to solder it on? I have never soldered, but I am technically inclined. -
The D610 is relatively easy to disassemble so getting access to the part is not too hard. After that it comes down to your solder skills - someone with experience would be able to do a very good repair on it.
I would recommend either getting some practice on something not quite so expensive first, or finding a friend who has soldered before to help you out. -
I am facing a similar problem, the adapter light going out when plugged into the laptop. Could the repair be as simple as resoldering a contact or something? I'd just like to know what I'm getting into before cracking it open. I'd hope there was another solution besides replacing the entire motherboard. Thanks for your time.
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Still, if you'd like to contact me by e-mail, I'd be appreciative. If not, then so be it. :) My addy is kaptinn@gmail.com -
Unfortunately, the LED going out only when you connect to the laptop normally indicates the worst case: a faulty motherboard. Try the adapter with another machine if possible; if it's fine on another machine, then it it more than likely to be time for a new motherboard.
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Inappropriate?Sarah, I have the same problem with a Latitud D610.
I tested your 3 things:
1) YES
2) Led will turn off when I plug it into the laptop (try a different power adapter, and it was the same)
3) Socket seems to be ok.
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If the LED goes out when you plug it into the laptop, and it does the same with a different power supply, then there is a fault on the motherboard of the laptop. You will need to contact Dell, or a third party repair agent, to have the laptop repaired. I expect the motherboard would need replacing, and this is unfortunately quite an expensive repair.
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I have the same issue, but the green light won't stay on at all, even when it's just plugged into a socket.
Is this just an issue with my adapter? It was fine a few hours ago and now it won't even light up.
It doesn't look like there's any problems with any of the sockets, and my laptop works fine with a different adapter.
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Sasha: if you are in a country that has fuses inside the mains plugs (for example, the UK), check the fuse. If not, given everything you've said, I'd say it is all but certain that your power adapter has developed a fault. If it is in warranty, call Dell. If not, it is time to buy a new adapter.
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Thank you (:
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Inappropriate?I thought I will be that.
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Inappropriate?There is a bios in the battery.. you may have to replace the battery also, because of the bios error.
Just to give you some tips:
Latitude D610 Power Socket
The laptop fails to switch on and will not charge the battery. We repair or replace power sockets where the power pin has broken or has become disconnected from the motherboard. In most cases the motherboard needs to be removed from the system to complete the work. Sometimes the power connector makes a poor connection with the Latitude D610 jack. This causes arcing which can generate enough heat to melt the Latitude D610 dc jack and the power pin may become lose.
Latitude D610 Power Adapters
Some Dell systems use the center pin on the dc jack to identify the adapter being used. The systems will only work correctly with right adapter. -
Inappropriate?i have the same problem as my charger will charge my dell latitude d610 however will not charge the battery, could it be a faulty battery, please anyone help me out
p.s my charger will sometime charge the battery and sometimes will not
I’m confused
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Inappropriate?The Dell 1525, 600 series, and probably all other models using PA10 or PA12 power supplies have a power jack that uses the center pin to detect the presence of a genuine Dell power adapter. There have been considerable writings on the problems with this 3rd pin on the internet.
The symptom is that you can run the laptop when plugged in but the battery won't charge and you get a warning message that you are not using the proper power supply or it can not be identified.
The best place to see power supply status in the BIOS under battery status.
You MUST use a genuine Dell adapter, period. None of the non OEM supplies have the center pin enabled (proprietary chip).
CAUSES:
1. The power adapter sensing line can be damaged by static electricity but I find this to be rare.
2. The center pin in the power supply is loose or the wires are breaking (test by wiggling the power cord at the strain relief while holding the plug steady in the laptop - replace the power supply for $<20>t even notice the diff.
This whole mess is the result of Dell trying to protect the mobo and battery (life and fire prevention) but packing too much wiring into a too small package. They should have used a larger, 3 prong type power jack knowing how much strain is put on the power cord.
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Inappropriate?I have seen this problem before. I repair laptop system boards down to the component level and have found 2 issues with the Dell D610.
1. No power
2. Power LED on the AC Adapter goes out as soon as the adapter is plugged in (Stays on if the adapter is not connected to the laptop).
In both cases this is a problem with the system board and not the battery or the DC jack.
Since this requires repair by a professional qualified technician with electronics and SMT soldering skills posting the answer in an open forumn is not going to help the end user at all.
Besides I am bound by contract not to post on the internet this kind of technical information used internally where I work - sorry. I know that some of you won't like that statement, but it is what it is and I don't have a choice.
I can say for your benefit however, is that it is a known issue and is repairable.
