laptop help ...PLEASE

[leethefish]

OK before red dog the mad dog comes on and says have you tried to turn it off and on

YES

my OLD dell precision m90

turn it on and this message comes up.

the ac power adapter type cannot be determined. the system Can only boot with a 130 w power adapter or greater.
strike the f1 key to shutdown.
to resolve this issue, try to reseat the power adapter.

i cant do anything with it i bought a new power lead about 6 months ago from e bay and it was working fine?
now all of a sudden this comes up?

[kinboshi]

Have you tried to reseat the power adapter?

[leethefish]

Have you tried to reseat the power adapter?

lol
i would if i knew how .......

[the sicilian]

Ur 3rd party adaptor from eBay is faulty. Get a new one

[leethefish]

Ur 3rd party adaptor from eBay is faulty. Get a new one

even though it worked for 6 month's?

[Laxie]

Have you tried to reseat the power adapter?

This is the kind of help I'd expect from you.  Got a hop when I realised ya actually do know the odd thing or two about lappys.

[leethefish]

a quick search shows i can buy a non dell adapter to fit for about £14
an original cost about £30

if i buy and it don't work will be pi55ed off
if it was to work don't mind paying......lol

[Claw75]

does it happen every time you turn on the computer?  I get this message periodically (using the adapter that came with the lappy) - I just hit f1 and everything's fine and dandy.

edit: just re-read op.  I get a different message - says press f1 to continue. Ignore everything i just said.

[RED-DOG]

I'm using my original power lead and I get this message every time I start my lappy. Everything seems to work fine though 

[leethefish]

I'm using my original power lead and I get this message every time I start my lappy. Everything seems to work fine though 

mine is stuck on this message unless i hit f1 and it just does what it says on the tin and shuts down.

[Claw75]

does it still seem to be supplying power though?  have you tried switching it on without it being plugged into the mains?

[leethefish]

does it still seem to be supplying power though?  have you tried switching it on without it being plugged into the mains?

yes it only worked  when it was  plugged in cos the batt is well and truly gone

if i try without the power lead it wont even power up

[the sicilian]

Ur 3rd party adaptor from eBay is faulty. Get a new one

even though it worked for 6 month's?

Electrical items go faulty...fact... try a new adaptor..if you buy one by mail order/ebay etc..you can always return it via long distance selling laws...  There are other possible things it could be...you could have a main board problem where its misreporting ... the ac pin to the board could be damaged...dry joint etc.... but go for the adaptor first..

p.s. i own an IT company which also repairs pcs/laptops

[geordieneil]

lee got this from dell site

The AC power adapter type cannot be determined. the system can only boot with a 130-W power adapter or greater. strike the F1 key to shutdown. — Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station.
   NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter.

The AC power adapter wattage and type cannot be determined. the battery may not charge. they system will adjust the performance to match the power available. please connect a dell xxx-W AC adapter or greater for best system performance. strike the F3 key (before the F1 or F2 key) if you do not want to see power warning messages again. strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility. — Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station.

The computer is docked and only battery power is detected. this can happen if the power adapter is missing, the power cord is unplugged, or the computer is not properly connected to the docking station. you should undock, redock, attach the power adapter, or plug in the power cord. strike the F1 key to shutdown.

The amount of system memory has changed. if you did not change your memory... to resolve this issue, try to reseat the memory. strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility. press F5 to run onboard diagnostics. —

        Reseat the memory (for instructions, see your computer's Service Manual).
        If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. Contact Dell for assistance (see Contacting Dell).

Unsupported memory. strike the F1 key to shutdown. — Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see the documentation shipped with your computer).




Failing all that, have you tried shaking it?

[the sicilian]

been having a read up...sounds like main board or power block...with the price of laptops what they are i would buy a new one rather than repair