I want to break my laptop

[imported_Lucifer]

HP zv5000

I am not sure if this is a design flaw or what, but this is driving me crazy.

I tend to leave my charger in, mainly because the laptop has TERRIBLE battery life due to the stupid Pentium 4 processor. However, I never had any issues regarding the laptop being charged.

What this laptop does is that it stops charging itself while it is plugged in. You can tell the difference when you have the charger plugged in or not. When you unplug it, the screen goes dimmer. When you plug it in, it gets brighter.

PEICE OF CRAP JUST HIBERNATED JUST NOW. AT 85% BATTERY LIFE!!

Anyways, while the plug is plugged in, it would act like as if I disconnected the charger, which I didn't. It's still plugged in. It constantly gets dimmer. I have to unplug it, and reconnect it over and over and over and over. At first it was once in a while. Then gradually got worse. Now I have to do it every few seconds!!!!

Stupid thing is now giving me error messages saying I should connect my laptops charger or put a different battery. It's at 81%...

This laptop is the worst thing I have ever purchased. Heat, terrible battery life, and now this.

 

[Ayah]

Why don't you disable hibernation?

 

[imported_Lucifer]

lol well this is the first time it did that. ill probably disable it.

 

[fbrdphreak]

HP's (esp older HP's) seem to have issues with the power connection. If you're handy with a soldering iron, you could crack it open and see if the power connector is loose. Otherwise your best bet is to find an HP repair shop and see how much they'll charge to fix it.

 

[Aluvus]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
HP's (esp older HP's) seem to have issues with the power connection. If you're handy with a soldering iron, you could crack it open and see if the power connector is loose. Otherwise your best bet is to find an HP repair shop and see how much they'll charge to fix it.

I wouldn't say this is particular to HPs: Dells and Sonys seem to be exhibiting the exact same problems. The plugs just can't handle the strain they are put through over the years.

In any case, as you say, what's usually needed is a re-solder of the connector, or in some cases a replacement.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: Aluvus

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
HP's (esp older HP's) seem to have issues with the power connection. If you're handy with a soldering iron, you could crack it open and see if the power connector is loose. Otherwise your best bet is to find an HP repair shop and see how much they'll charge to fix it.

I wouldn't say this is particular to HPs: Dells and Sonys seem to be exhibiting the exact same problems. The plugs just can't handle the strain they are put through over the years.

In any case, as you say, what's usually needed is a re-solder of the connector, or in some cases a replacement.

I'm not saying other companies don't have the same problem, but I know specifically HP's have issues with this. As they do with screen hinges becoming loose and poor viewing angles on their LCD's. (Consumer models anyway)

 

[Tarrant64]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: Aluvus

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
HP's (esp older HP's) seem to have issues with the power connection. If you're handy with a soldering iron, you could crack it open and see if the power connector is loose. Otherwise your best bet is to find an HP repair shop and see how much they'll charge to fix it.

I wouldn't say this is particular to HPs: Dells and Sonys seem to be exhibiting the exact same problems. The plugs just can't handle the strain they are put through over the years.

In any case, as you say, what's usually needed is a re-solder of the connector, or in some cases a replacement.

I'm not saying other companies don't have the same problem, but I know specifically HP's have issues with this. As they do with screen hinges becoming loose and poor viewing angles on their LCD's. (Consumer models anyway)

My sister and I owned HP's(same models) our sophomore year and both of them had broken power connections several times. That or battery consumption issues...err...power management issues or whatever. I've had mine sent back 3 times before I said screw it and swapped with another guy for an Apple after I had everything replaced from the HP factory. My sister still owns hers and just deals with it, but her battery is pretty much dead. She never travels though so it just stays plugged in. This is just my experience with them. This lasted about a year...

 

[imported_Lucifer]

Yep I guess I will crack it open and solder the connection.

I bought this HP last year. lol worst thing I ever bought. This is the last HP laptop I will ever purchase.

Thanks for the info and help guys!!

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: Tarrant64

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: Aluvus

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
HP's (esp older HP's) seem to have issues with the power connection. If you're handy with a soldering iron, you could crack it open and see if the power connector is loose. Otherwise your best bet is to find an HP repair shop and see how much they'll charge to fix it.

I wouldn't say this is particular to HPs: Dells and Sonys seem to be exhibiting the exact same problems. The plugs just can't handle the strain they are put through over the years.

In any case, as you say, what's usually needed is a re-solder of the connector, or in some cases a replacement.

I'm not saying other companies don't have the same problem, but I know specifically HP's have issues with this. As they do with screen hinges becoming loose and poor viewing angles on their LCD's. (Consumer models anyway)

My sister and I owned HP's(same models) our sophomore year and both of them had broken power connections several times. That or battery consumption issues...err...power management issues or whatever. I've had mine sent back 3 times before I said screw it and swapped with another guy for an Apple after I had everything replaced from the HP factory. My sister still owns hers and just deals with it, but her battery is pretty much dead. She never travels though so it just stays plugged in. This is just my experience with them. This lasted about a year...

HP's newer machines seem better about the power connection issue. My gf has had her dv1000 (replaced a ze4300) for....gosh a couple years now I think and no power issues yet. THe battery is still going strong and while the power connector has gotten more loose, it doesn't have a problem with connection. Unfortunately you just gotta be gentle with these things.

As much as I love HP's for the value, you get what you pay for.

That said, it wouldn't deter me from recommending a new HP for the average user.