Laptop only charges when Printer is plugged in!

ZappDogg

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Working with a Dell D510, and it seems to only want to charge when there is an externally powered USB deviced plugged into it. I have tried chargers that I know work, I have tried another good D510 battery, and both of those seem to be non-issues.

Unfortunately, I'm thinking this is just a case of a mobo on its way out. Any ideas or suggestions before I order a replacement?

Edit: Went into the BIOS, and get an "Unknown AC Adapter" message when the printer is not plugged in, and a "65W AC Adapter" message when it is.
 

ZappDogg

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Was apparently a BIOS issue...updated from 00 to 04 and the problem is resolved! How strange.