Possible short break.

Washington Hunter · 02-17-2008, 05:07 AM

Well guys, I may be taking a short break from HNI.

My laptop is currently sitting at 76% power, and when that runs out, I'm offline.

A friend of mine knocked the computer off of my bed while it was connected to the charger, and apparently something inside the charger itself snapped. For awhile it worked, I could wiggle it around and it would catch and charge, but tonight its gone south.

No helpful blue light letting me know its charging. No lit up screen. Nothing.

So, until I've got the $90 in my pocket to buy a new charger, I'm powered down.

Unlesssomeone has an extra Presario C700 (HP/Compaq) charger laying around that they'd like to get rid of, I may be gone for a bit.

Just thought I'd let you folks know.

Don't have too much fun.

SteveBNy · 02-17-2008, 05:15 AM

Do a quick search on ebay - I bet you can find an aftermarket one for 1/2 that.

Steve

Hunter Dan7 · 02-17-2008, 05:28 AM

Id have that friend of yours help you out a little. actually who am i kiddin, i would just buy a new one and not say anything to him/her.

bloodcrick · 02-17-2008, 05:50 AM

we will hold down the fort

for ya

Paul L Mohr · 02-17-2008, 06:10 AM

Do you live in a dorm? Or near anyone else? I find it hard to believe you don't know anyone that doesn't have a charger that will fit your computer. Just charge your laptop on someone else's charger if you have to for a while.

I'm gonna bet used chargers have to be available as well.

How proprietary are they? Will no other charger fit it? If worst comes to worst you could find a charger with the same voltage, cut off the cord and splice your cord into it so the jack would work.

These things aren't rocket science, just basic DC voltage. All you need to do is feed it the correct voltage, and maybe not even that in some cases.

You might even be able to take the one you have apart and look at it to see if you can fix it. Might be something simple like a loose wire.

I don't know much about laptops, but most chargers are not that complicated of devices.

What are you going to do about school? Don't you use this computer for school as well?

Good luck,
Paul

brucelanthier · 02-17-2008, 07:55 AM

If you search google for presario c700 ac adapter you may find a better price than this:

Presario 700 AC Adapter

Description:
15 TO 24 Volt 75 Watt AC Adapter

Availability:
IN STOCK

List Price:
$79.99

Savings:
$27.04(34%)

Your Price:
$52.95

from here: http://www.ebatts.com/compaq_presario-700_laptop_accessories.aspx

You can also look into generics, they may be cheaper.

MeanV2 · 02-17-2008, 09:47 AM

Gee! I hope you get things fixed up. I hate to see anyone leave.

Dan