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| System Name | Aquarium |
|---|---|
| Processor | Ryzen 9 7950x |
| Motherboard | ROG Strix X670-E |
| Cooling | Lian Li Galahead 360 AIO |
| Memory | 2x16gb Flare X5 Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 |
| Video Card(s) | Asus RTX 3060 |
| Storage | 2TB WD SN850X Black NVMe, 500GB Samsung 970 NVMe |
| Display(s) | Gigabyte 32" IPS 144Hz |
| Case | Hyte Y60 |
| Power Supply | Corsair RMx 850 |
| Software | Win 11 Pro/ PopOS! |
I have a Dell xps m140 (about 3.5 years old) that has been having power issues. The jack was loose and the computer wouldn't recognize the power adapter, which led to the unfortunate circumstance of the battery being unable to charge and thus requiring constant power. From what I read on the webz this isn't really at all uncommon w/ the dells, and the most apparent problem was the dc power jack.
So I went ahead and replaced that and although now at least the plug is a secure fit and thus I don't have to worry about it coming loose all the time, it still won't recognize or charge the battery. This is still the stock dell power adapter. I'm now thinking maybe the power adapter or battery being the issue, but both really seem rather strange for the symptoms (I am greeted upon POST by a message indicating the power adapter is not recognized). Any similar experiences or ideas?
So I went ahead and replaced that and although now at least the plug is a secure fit and thus I don't have to worry about it coming loose all the time, it still won't recognize or charge the battery. This is still the stock dell power adapter. I'm now thinking maybe the power adapter or battery being the issue, but both really seem rather strange for the symptoms (I am greeted upon POST by a message indicating the power adapter is not recognized). Any similar experiences or ideas?
