Port is DC Power Jack.AC adapter (Charger) plugs into it. (DC_IN)Example of the DC Power Jack,http://www.dcpowerjacks.net/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_20&products_id=1628Looking at the view all the way to the left, the jack is upside down in relation to how it is actually mounted to the motherboard.All 4 of those prongs go down into the motherboard, and are soldered to the motherboard.The prongs on the sides formed out of the metal case, are for support.The prong all the way to the back goes to the Center Pin, and is the Positive connection.The prong (Pin) in the middle, goes to the inner cylindrical shell within the DC Power Jack, and is the Negative connection.(Along with the two outside prongs used for support)Battery removed use a No.2 pencil, and with the eraser see if you can gently move the Center Pin around.ANY perceptible movement means a bad DC Power Jack, and replacement.If it seems the entire DC Power Jack moves around, it may be damage to the jack, or the solder connections for the prongs to motherboard, are cracked.Cracked solder joints just means use a little rosin flux, and rosin solder to re-solder those solder joints. (Solder connections )DC Power Jack checks OK, normal diagnoses would lead you to the AC adapter. (Charger)Center hole is the Positive ( + ) connection, and where the Positive (Red) probe lead of a multimeter goes.The Negative (Black) probe lead touches the cylindrical outside metal shell of the AC adapter's plug.(Multimeter set to DC Voltage. If just a symbol, the symbol is a dotted line over a solid line.If more than one DC Voltage scale, set the Function knob to the 0 - 50 Volt DC scale.You should read 19 Volts (DC)Have an assistant gently wiggle the cable from AC adapter to laptop, and power cord to AC adapter, as you check DC Voltage.Any fluctuation in the reading means the cable, or power cord has broken wires.http://www.amazon.com/G51jx-a1-G51jx-x1-G51vx-rx05-G60jx-rbbx05-G60vx-rbbx05/dp/B004CF4SEIHowever due to your statements I'm willing to bet the problem is/are Power MOSFETS on the motherboard, and/or ceramic capacitors.(Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors, and Surface Mount Device.MLCC and SMD ceramic capacitors)Information on the above using HP Pavilion dv6000 series, and Pavilion dv9000 series Notebook PC's, as an example,http://mayohardware.blogspot.com/2010/04/important-parts-on-dv6000-and-dv9000.htmlAlso go to the second photo down, that has the Alpha and Omega Semiconductor - AO4407 - Power MOSFET, circled in Yellow.Below it, and to the right, are Ceramic Capacitors.There is one above the one on the right, one above it, and one to the right of the top one.Small rectangular shaped objects, with a dark wide band on the middle.If visual signs of blackening, burning, or blistering, are shown on any of the Power MOSFETs, or ceramic capacitors, they need to be replaced.Showing average cost of a Power MOSFET used a LOT in laptops, for this power application;Fairchild Semiconductor International - FDS6679 - Power MOSFET,http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=FDS6679$1.01 USDMLCC ceramic capacitors used, are about 62 cents to 80 cents each.Now price a replacement motherboard.However, logic does sometimes dictate just replace the motherboard.Why?Because depending on electronic components that have failed, the damage could be further.Or components may be weakened, and won't take long to fail after replacing failed ones.Can you disassemble the laptop, and un-solder/solder the needed electronic components?If so, and the repair fails down the road, just open it back up, and decide if a motherboard is logical.(Price/availability)IMHO (It's in my 'AOE', so that is what I would do)1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NN7UGWYmBY2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uiroWBkdFY3) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_yFDpSTfao4) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqivHi7QjvkFor additional questions please post in a Comment.Regards,joecoolvette
If your laptop appears to boot up and the hard disk LED flashes, then the problem is probably a back light fault. This can be a faulty inverter or a faulty CCFL lamp. Please click on this link and follow my instructions to identify the fault and possible fix :- http://www.fixya.com/support/r3598095-faulty_laptop_lcd_screen
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I'm having the same problem, some gaming laptop you are. I have a love and hate relationship with my asus g73jh. Theres more fixing and less playing IMO. Somebody please help us.
POWER SUPPLY & BATTERY PROBLEM If the laptop battery is more than 3 - 4 years old then the battery could be worn out. Rechargeable batteries have a finite number of charge and discharge cycles and will lose their charge capacity over time, i.e. won't charge to 100% and gradually the charge reduces until the battery won't charge up at all. OR The battery shows a 100% charge but when the adapter is disconnected the battery drops off to zero capacity in a very short time. If the battery drops to an unacceptable charge level then the battery needs to be replaced. When you connect the power adapter into the laptop, does the power LED light up? If not then - The battery adapter or the adapter's power lead or the laptop's power socket could be faulty. Check power adapter's DC plug that connects into the laptop power socket with a multi-meter, the voltage should be slightly higher than the voltage that is printed on the label on the bottom of the adapter. If the voltage is zero or way below the voltage that is printed on the label then the power adapter is faulty and needs to be replaced. If the adapter is OK then connect it to the laptop and power it up, then look at the power/battery charging LED light and wriggle the power plug in the laptop's power socket. If the power/battery LED light flashes and in a certain position this LED light stays firm, then the power socket is either faulty or it has a dry solder joint where it is connected to the motherboard. This can be repaired but it requires the laptop to be completely dismantled to get at this power socket and repair. If you cannot DIY then I suggest you get a quote first.
This looks as if its a newer model laptop. If it's w/in a year old, I would contact tech support as it may be hardware issues or a loose connection. They should be able to take you through troubleshooting steps. Otherwise, they may have you send it in for repairs.
Whenyou connect the power adapter into the laptop, does the power LED lightup? If not then -The battery adapter or the adapter's power lead or the laptop's powersocket could be faulty.Check power adapter's DCplug that connects into the laptop power socket with a multi-meter, the voltageshould be slightly higher than the voltage that is printed on the label on thebottom of the adapter. If the voltage is zero or way below the voltage that isprinted on the label then the power adapter is faulty and needs to be replaced.If the adapter is OK thenconnect it to the laptop and power it up, then look at the power/batterycharging LED light and wriggle the power plug in the laptop's power socket.If the power/battery LED light flashes and in a certain position this LED lightstays firm, then the power socket is either faulty or it has a dry solder jointwhere it is connected to the motherboard.This can be repaired but itrequires the laptop to be completely dismantled to get at this power socket andrepair. If you cannot DIY then I suggest you get a quote first.
What about the audio input jack? Is it working or do you not know where it is? On a laptop, normally it's the Microphone Jack. Some laptop will have built in microphones.
