Laptop With Wonky Charging Port

Question

I have a laptop I purchased about 2 years ago which has an issue concerning the port where you plug in the AC adapter. Through normal use, it suddenly noticed this issue where you cannot get the laptop to charge unless if the cable is angled just the right way. My only guess is that somehow the connector inside the laptop somehow shifted. The laptop is no longer under any sort of warranty. I have no clue how to go about fixing the problem and I feel like I won't get much money selling the thing as is. Its a $1700 laptop which is currently collecting dust. I'm looking for some advice. What would you do in my situation?

Solution

When I've had this happen in the past, it's always turned out to be the cable that is the issue, not the internal connector. So, the first step I'd take would be to find a compatible adapter and try it to see if that resolves the issue. If so, buy a new adapter, and job done.

If it doesn't resolve the issue, you have two options that I see.

1) Sending off to the manufacturer or taking it to a computer repair shop that can diagnose and resolve the issue for you for some cost.

2) Find a manual with disassembly instructions (often downloadable from the manufacturer support site) and see about taking it apart to determine if you can find and repair the issue yourself.

Comments

[Ajay]

It is most likely the cable, not the female or male connector.

[THE DOCTOR]

No, it isn't the cable because I bought a new AC adapter and have the same issue. The problem seems to be with the alignment of the connector inside the laptop.