Computer Help 9,000,001

[deskslave]

I have a question for anyone that wants to answer it. I had to buy a replacement power cord for my laptop, been working fine for the last few days, now all of a sudden it shuts off when I plug the power cord in. Any suggestions?

My computer is a Toshiba and the cord is a brand called retrax.

Not really sure what would cause that, but I'd either return the cord you have for another, or just buy another one (with a view to returning it later). If the new cord causes the same problem, then your computer's the problem. If not, then your problem's solved.

If the new cord still has the same problem, then there's probably something wrong with the computer's power supply. Can you turn it back on after it shuts off and while it's still connected? Or do you have to leave it off to charge the battery?

Do you plug it straight into the wall, or do you have a surge protector? If you don't have a surge protector, then maybe that's the problem. It's unlikely, but computers are weird.

In any case, experiment with a new cord first. It's the easier potential problem to diagnose. It might be the brand of cord, too. Who knows.

 

[Bodie_Broadus]

A couple people told me it may be an overheating thing and have nothing to do with the cord.

 

[deskslave]

That's definitely a possibility too. The cord could be a red herring.

Does the computer feel hot when it shuts down? You should be able to notice if it's overheating. If it is, check the fan for dust, etc., and to make sure it's not blocked.

My old POS computer does that, and I keep it so that the fan hangs off the edge of a table. It's not exactly safe and sturdy, but I manage to avoid knocking it over most of the time.

 

[Bodie_Broadus]

Yeah it does feel warm. Seeing as it is a laptop it is usually on my lap, it gets warm. I will probably just have to shut it down for a little while after long periods of usage.