Are there any other people having issues with the AC power cord becoming loose, and the laptop not recognizing it being plugged in?
1550303
I've had my Asus for about two years and have not had this problem at all. I occasionally pack mine up, maybe once a month if that, but even then I have had no problems with the AC power cord at all.
1550304
I haven't had any but I haven't unplugged mine frequently, you could be having some wear issues.
1550305
I have also had this laptop a little over a year and haven't had an issue with my power cord. So far I haven't had any issues at all with it. It is good to know though if it is an issue that I can watch out for it now.
1550306
Same issue here... i have to use a full wine bottle to angle the cord every time which is super annoying. If anyone knows of a solution please kindly let me know as well. Thanks!!!
1550307
For more than a year of heavy use, I have never had such an issue. I travel a lot and plug/unplug the AC power all the time.
1550308
I have had mine for over a year and have not had that problem; however, I have seen this issue before, and it is usually a driver problem or battery issue. Try this: http://www.pcworld.com/article/225265/battery_not_charging.html
1550309
Yes. From what I've seen, this is a known-issue. The soldering on the AC input is poor. Angling the cord seems to be the answer in the short-term.Long-term, you need to have a new input re-soldered onto the motherboard. The part is only $5 or so on ebay, and a computer shop can probably do it for $50 - $75. Otherwise, check your warranty via Asus. Failing that, most credit cards extend a warranty for one additional year. Since Asus' original warranty covers accidental damage, there is no hassle over whether the repair is covered or not.
1550310
I have had this laptop for about a year or so now and I have never once had any issue with the power cord. I even pack it up twice a week to take with me and I never have issues.
905542
I keep on having issue's with mine too. It does not work well, it keeps on turning off and stop cooling my laptop after every few seconds and I have to tap on the back to turn it on. This product is horrible and I only used mine for 2 times. I wish I could return it to get a refund or a replacement.
1648198
I've had mine about a month and have had no such issue. I would try a different video cable and power cord, then call Asus support.
1779710
Sometimes power cords can be tricky. Try a Friend's power cord or someone else's with the exact same one. I only know because with another laptop I had, It showed plugged in not charging, The laptop suggested that I change the battery so I did only to receive the same message. It wound up being the power cord.Alternately you can try shutting down the PC. Unplug the power cord, remove the battery, Then hold down the power button for 20 seconds.Re-Install the battery then the power supply and power back up.Hope this helps!
1529761
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1489152
Mine has booted fine since purchase. Sounds like a power supply problem. Can you check to see if you have a voltage or on/off switch to the power pack on the rear of the pc and/or try a new power cord or surge protector? I don't know the warranty period, but it should be easily determined by looking at your amazon order history and reviewing the write up for this particular purchase.
1500518
I saw this same fix described on another site, and I was excited that it appeared I finally had a solution to my problem (which is that the wireless connection works fine on AC power but is spotty at best on battery power). Then when I went in and made this change and tried unplugging the AC, the problem was still there (maybe not quite as bad but still unacceptable). Mine is Vista though, not Linux btw.
949080
I had the same problem with my G55 Asus this happens if you leave the laptop connected to the wall outlet for a long time. customer support told me to drain the battery power down to 0 and to charge it again. That fixed my problem. I hope this helps
199024
I am starting to have problems too, my computer is getting over heated and shuts down. As to your case, how long have you left it on the charger without usage?
1755455
"I" myself, have not experienced anything like that but, perhaps try unplugging or disconnecting the power cord for a minute or so, then reconnecting, - effectively "rebooting" the unit-- that may work.
668581
Is the power cord plugged in? Is the laptop getting power? Is the power supply putting out the right voltage?
1800620
Have the terminal checked where the charger plugs in. It may be getting or is loose in the laptop. You can sometimes tell if this is a problem by wigling the charger end slowly when it is in the laptop.
777632
i have the same laptop you and I purchased the 60w power cord and it's been working fine. I hope that helps.
651247
You simply plug in the cord to charge it; if it still doesn't work then there's something wrong with the laptop itself.
1070889
I didn't have any problems with the power cord that came with it. Didn't even realize there was a problem. Sorry, not help help.
375113
I am in agreement with Thomas. I have been fortunate I guess, mine comes on every time. I would verify your power connection and cable to ensure it is not faulty. The power input is just a mini-usb which can be an easy and cheap replacement.
1717694
I must be plugged into your laptop and your laptop must be on to work. If you tried that then it may be a faulty one and your may have to send it back for a new one.