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Skriven 2013-06-13 17:18:04 av Dave Drum (1:18/200.0)
     Kommentar till en text av Michael Loo
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-=> MICHAEL LOO wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

 ML> Got a computer question for anyone.

 ML> Several months ago I got a replacement power brick for this
 ML> laptop, and the connector fit nice and snug. Now it's not
 ML> nearly so snug, as as this is a mobile device I plug and
 ML> unplug it probably 10 times a day, and the connector
 ML> probably wasn't designed for that much use.

 ML> What is happening: when I plug it in, no connection is made
 ML> between the brick and the box. The little green light shows
 ML> that juice is coming into the brick, but nothing is getting
 ML> to the computer itself. No amount of twiddling, repositioning,
 ML> unplugging and replugging, this kind of thing, works, but then
 ML> all of a sudden, the green light on the laptop comes on, and
 ML> everything is fine. At which point, I can mess with the box,
 ML> move it, bump it, and the connection is completely solid. When
 ML> the time comes to disconnect, it takes effort (sometimes is
 ML> very hard) to pull out the plug.

 ML> I hypothesize that heat generated at the connection point
 ML> expands something and closes a circuit, and I am good to go.

 ML> Question. Is this an unsafe situation - i.e., should I worry
 ML> about the amount of heat coming from the far left corner of
 ML> my computer? It is of course kind of unsettling, this
 ML> uncertainty stuff, but is it actually dangerous? And is the
 ML> connector to the brick defective, or do I need to get a whole
 ML> nother computer?

Without looking at it - my best guess is that the problem is in the socket
inside the notebook. Probably the receptacle is worn and wobbly internally.
*OR* the attachment to the circuit board has a cracked solder joint or similar
giving you grief. Either situation will require opening up the case and
inspecting the area of the circuit board/plug. Good news is that it probably
won't light you up like a cartoon cat, or burn your breeches off and cook your
goose. Further good news is that it *SHOULD* (note I said should) be a pretty
inexpensive fix if taken to a competent repair facility. If you were in this
area I could direct you to a number of them or attempt the repair myself --
it's not a difficult job. At worst (I think) you might need a new female plug
to mount to the circuit board.

This has been a semi-informed W.A.G.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Savoury Wild Goose Stew
 Categories: Game, Stews, Vegetables
      Yield: 10 Servings
 
      3    Geese; boned, cubed
    1/2 c  Flour
    1/2 c  Oil
      2    Envelopes onion soup mix
      5 lg Carrots; quartered
      4    Ribs celery; chopped
      8 sm Onions; peeled, sliced
      2 c  Green beans
      8 oz Fresh mushrooms; sliced
      1 ts Sweet basil
      1 ts Tarragon
      2 cl Garlic; crushed
      2    Bay leaves
      6 lg Potatoes; peeled, quartered
           Cavendars Greek seasoning
 
  Rinse goose meat and pat dry, then coat with a mixture of
  flour, and salt & pepper. Brown in oil in a skillet.
  
  Place in large roaster and add water to cover, add the
  remaining ingredients except potatoes.
  
  Bake at 375oF/190oC for 2 hours.
  
  Reduce heat to 275oF/135oC, add the potatoes and bake an
  additional hour or `til goose is tender.
  
  Thicken sauce if desired, remove bay leaves, and serve.
  
  Source: "Bill Saiff's Rod & Reel Recipes for Hookin' &
  Cookin'" cookbook.
  
  Re-typed with permission for you by Fred Goslin
  
  From: http://www.recipesource.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
MMMMM

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