The answer to the question 'Can my faulty laptop charger be fixed?' is both 'yes' and 'no.
' The question really is whether you should do it or not.
It is easy to find online DIY tutorials on just about any topic nowadays.
However, this does not mean that you should rely on everything that comes across as easy to follow and implement.
Nothing lasts forever, and laptop chargers are no exception.
Your laptop power supply has to be stable and clean to ensure the long life of your device.
Faulty chargers often fail to recharge your laptop properly either intermittently or all the time.
They can even burn out the electrical circuit boards inside a laptop.
If you laptop charger has malfunctioned, it has probably stopped charging the laptop battery.
This is the most common indication that it's is no longer in good condition.
The LED light does not light up, the charger may not work when the laptop is turned on, or charging may discontinue after a short time.
There is more than one possible reason behind a non-functional laptop power supply.
After you discover that the laptop charger has developed a problem, you should troubleshoot it step by step.
Identifying the exact problem can be quite helpful in such cases.
You can first check the connection between the laptop and the charger.
If the charger does not fit well in the DC jack unless you wiggle and adjust it several times over, you can use some electrical tape instead to make it work.
The electrical tape will keep the power cord in its place, and you can continue to use the same laptop power supply for a while.
However, it is important to understand that such temporary fixes do not come with any guarantees.
A few sparks can cause fatal shocks or a fire.
Over a period of time, such loose connections in laptop chargers will only get worse.
In the long run, it is necessary to replace the old, faulty charger with a new one.
However, you can use temporary fixes to address immediate necessities.
In many cases, it is the laptop battery that is the real culprit.
You can just remove the battery before testing the laptop charger.
If it works fine, you need to replace the laptop battery instead of the charger.
Clean all the connectors of the battery with a little alcohol if necessary, as dirt accumulation over time can also be the culprit.
If you find that the laptop charger is broken, there is really no point repairing it.
Lose connections and temporary fixes are not recommended by laptop manufacturers.
Such repairs will not only risk your laptop's motherboard, but can also cause fatal shocks and fire hazards.
Check the model specifications on the product stamp/label, which is mostly on the rear end of the laptop.
You can also find the label on the 'brick' of the old laptop charger.
Contact your original laptop manufacturer or visit an online seller of original laptop chargers.
Enter your model number or browse through the list of chargers under a particular brand to find the right match.
' The question really is whether you should do it or not.
It is easy to find online DIY tutorials on just about any topic nowadays.
However, this does not mean that you should rely on everything that comes across as easy to follow and implement.
Nothing lasts forever, and laptop chargers are no exception.
Your laptop power supply has to be stable and clean to ensure the long life of your device.
Faulty chargers often fail to recharge your laptop properly either intermittently or all the time.
They can even burn out the electrical circuit boards inside a laptop.
If you laptop charger has malfunctioned, it has probably stopped charging the laptop battery.
This is the most common indication that it's is no longer in good condition.
The LED light does not light up, the charger may not work when the laptop is turned on, or charging may discontinue after a short time.
There is more than one possible reason behind a non-functional laptop power supply.
After you discover that the laptop charger has developed a problem, you should troubleshoot it step by step.
Identifying the exact problem can be quite helpful in such cases.
You can first check the connection between the laptop and the charger.
If the charger does not fit well in the DC jack unless you wiggle and adjust it several times over, you can use some electrical tape instead to make it work.
The electrical tape will keep the power cord in its place, and you can continue to use the same laptop power supply for a while.
However, it is important to understand that such temporary fixes do not come with any guarantees.
A few sparks can cause fatal shocks or a fire.
Over a period of time, such loose connections in laptop chargers will only get worse.
In the long run, it is necessary to replace the old, faulty charger with a new one.
However, you can use temporary fixes to address immediate necessities.
In many cases, it is the laptop battery that is the real culprit.
You can just remove the battery before testing the laptop charger.
If it works fine, you need to replace the laptop battery instead of the charger.
Clean all the connectors of the battery with a little alcohol if necessary, as dirt accumulation over time can also be the culprit.
If you find that the laptop charger is broken, there is really no point repairing it.
Lose connections and temporary fixes are not recommended by laptop manufacturers.
Such repairs will not only risk your laptop's motherboard, but can also cause fatal shocks and fire hazards.
Check the model specifications on the product stamp/label, which is mostly on the rear end of the laptop.
You can also find the label on the 'brick' of the old laptop charger.
Contact your original laptop manufacturer or visit an online seller of original laptop chargers.
Enter your model number or browse through the list of chargers under a particular brand to find the right match.