Common Power Faults on a Notebook

If a laptop or notebook isn't able to power-up with the AC power adapter in place, most people naturally assume that the main power supply has become faulty, so go out and purchase a new and often costly adapter. While the most common cause of a machine not charging or starting up is as a result of a damage or faulty power adapter, there are also several other factors that can contribute to intermittent or no power.

Failed motherboard power controllers, new chargers, and faulty or wobbly DC jacks are also some of the other power related problems that a typical computer technician might come across. Most of the power related problems happen as a result of common wear and tear, which can be caused more so in notebooks that are often mobile. Although a well-designed laptop bag, with its special protected sleeve, is able to give a high degree of on-the-go protection, these machines can still be sensitive to the slightest knock or bump, which can dislodge some of the inner workings or components.

Some of the potential issues that could cause issues with powering up a notebook - Power Jack - a common problem just behind the faulty power adapter in terms of frequency is that of a damage power jack, this is often caused by the constant plugging or un-plugging of the power adapter or if excessive force is used to remove the adapter. Situated on either the side or top of the machine, if a power jack starts to become lose or wobbly, than this can cause problems in powering up. Repairing this component can be different for the non-experienced person, as it is often soldered to the motherboard, meaning that is best left to the quality computer repair guy.

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