Samsung Laptop Power Charger playing up

Sharon87

I've had my laptop almost 2 years now and the power cable is playing up, it keeps disconnecting and not charging, even though it looks like it is in. I sometimes have to try to put it in further or rotate it for my battery to start charging again.

Now I know the battery does need replacing, it only has an hour or so charge in it and I'm not sure if it's a battery issue or a power charger or socket issue. The power cable in the socket is a tiny bit loose, but just the teeniest bit.

I've in the past took it off power, took the battery out for 30 seconds, put it back in and booted it up, but the issue is still here.

Does anyone know why it doesn't like charging sometimes? Is it the battery or the charger or socket? I don't want to buy a new battery if it's the charger and socket and I have to get it repaired.

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remove the battery

if it powers off unexpectedly without the battery in, it's the connector or transformer/lead

Sharon87

Thanks, it's definitely the connector, just have to figure out if it's the cable or inside my computer. I suspect it's the cable, so will probably buy a new one. Anyone know of any reputable companies but cheap that sell Samsung laptop chargers for a RV510 laptop? I'll have a look now, but if anyone recommends anywhere that would be great!

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unless you've damaged it, it's equally likely to be the connector inside.

Sharon87

My thinking is the connector inside is less likely to be damaged and one thing I've just noticed is if I pinch the connector bit where the wire goes in that can cause it to go on or off, so I'm thinking a loose connection inside the connector. If it's not the connector I can sell it afterwards and get the socket fixed.

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if it's the wire, find the sweet spot, and tape it up

Sharon87

That's the money saving expert thing to do I guess!, but if I want a replacement I think I'd get this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Laptop-Adapter-Charger-3-15A/dp/B007O9P28K/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1359934531&sr=1-4

It doesn't seem dodgy to me, it's had good reviews and has good stars. But then again I could save money and buy a new battery instead! I don't like having an hour's power (or less)!

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one review

Sharon87

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one review

I meant the seller, the company seems reputable.

There's also this one from the same seller:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Genuine-Samsung-Adapter-Original-Charger/dp/B004SGCWCG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_ce_1