Acer aspire 8930 laptop won't power on.

[alareau]

Hey everyone,

I was surprised this morning when my Acer aspire 8930 laptop was turned off. I tried pressing the power button and nothing happended. It seemed to be working well that past night (I probably last used it at around 11pm)

Specs - Acer aspire 8930 - http://www.pcworld.com/product/43961/aspire-as8930-6386-notebook.html windows 8.1 update 1

What I've tried. Taking out the battery. (with A/C plugged in) Unplugging everything, waiting a few minutes, plug a/c back in (nothing). Left the battery out for the day. Came back after work, tried everything again. Tried the techniques I got from searching (hold the power button for 30 seconds etc)

If I connect the a/c adapter to the power bar, the light on it comes up briefly and then fades away.

I swear I had a similar issue about a year ago, where I noticed that the a/c was plugged in but the windows was telling me that I was running off battery and it was down to 8%. I found a solution but I can't for the life of me find it again.

I'm due for a new computer but i'm trying to make it till black friday/christmas sales. I'm not holding my breath on reviving this laptop right now.

Thanks

 

[denis280]

did you Try with just a/c.and battery out.

 

[alareau]

After taking off the front cover and taking the screws off the power connector on the actual laptop, i noticed nothing wrong with the wires there. I put everything back toghether.

As a last ditch effort, I plugged in a different a/c adapter (from an hp laptop with the same specs). I saw a light come on. I have to wiggle it a bit but it now works.

I'll probably order a new power supply online.

 

[Ketchup]

When you plug the power connector into the laptop, does it "wiggle"?

 

[alareau]

the new one is a bit smaller compared to the old one. At this point, i'm not too concerned. I rarely move the laptop anyway.