Dell Latitude d600: Power supply works fine, I double checked with another . the green light comes on when I Plug it into the wall but then turns off when I plug my laptop into the power supply. I believe it may be in the on/off switch and notice a pinhole like to open a DVD rom when power is off. The laptop will not show any signs of powering up.
Hi there
Sounds like a common problem
when you plug the power pack into the laptop its power light goes off because there is a fault. Most commonly this is connected with the plug or the socket into which it goes or the motherboard.
visually inspect the socket, if the central pin is loose thats your problem, if not then check the plug/jack bend the cable on it as these are prone to breaking. wiggle it around whilst checking the power button and status lights if none of that works then you need to strip the laptop and perform a continuity test on the first stage.
ie between socket and motherboard. please note for any sign of exposed cable and remember electricity hurts on contact be carefull. especially if you test motherboard for voltage.
ps the switch is pretty reliable and i would not poke anything in that hole just yet.
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