power issues on a t42

[repke95]

Sadly I'm back after a year or so with what seems to be a major power issue. Our T42 cord started to die creating on again off again issues. It did eventually die and we ordered a new cord and ran the battery down to zilch. New cord arrived (ebay generic replacement) and no luck. Ordered another used ibm model and still no luck. I pulled the battery to see if I could run completely off the ac adapter but still no dice. I don't imagine there is a fuse I could replace but I'm hoping for a simple fix. Warrenty ran out a couple months back and a new laptop isn't in the budget. Thanks in advance for your help.

Chris

[DaveG11th]

When you say 'cord,' do you mean the length from the wall plug to the power supply?

Or do you mean the entire adapter - wall cord, power supply, cable to computer?

[repke95]

I mean the power adapter to the computer. About an inch from the end that plugs into the computer bent one too many times.

[DaveG11th]

I see. Have you checked to see that the power connector (socket) on the computer is still operational?

See this thread and also the thread linked in the 6th post Nick Y: http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=66799

[repke95]

The yellow power socket seems solid. I did some more searching on the forum and found what seems to be a similar issue related to a blown fuse. Laptop works using the battery only.

Two questions;

If it is a fuse issue would a docking station have the same power issues?

I have very low level sodering experience and would have to buy a test meter (and sadly find the fuses). I don't mind taking things apart but is this a long shot?

Thanks for your help.