Averatec = trash

[pcspecialist]

Ok. I have a serious problem on my hands. I bought an Averatec 3220H-01 about 3 months ago. Before you say send it back to get it repaired, I can't because my warrenty expired (it's a refurbished laptop). Ok, last night I was reinstalling XP on my laptop and it just suddenly shuts off. I tried to turn it back on, but it wouldn't. There was no battery in it, just the AC Adapter. I put the battery in it, and it turned on. Tried it with the AC adapter, and it wouldn't charge the battery. I called averatec and they said its either the AC adapter or the computer (well no shit). So, now I am stuck with no laptop at all. I use it every day and I would have to see it get thrown out because Averatec doesn't know how to build laptops. Anyways, does anyone have any advice for me?

Thanks

 

[DJ-CHRIS]

Okay, this happens with alot of electronics put under the right conditions. I have a few questions.

Would you be OK with taking apart a laptop for a simple repair?
Are you fammilar with soldering?

What I believe (and see this often in all electronics) is that where you plug in the power, the solder comes loose from the plug.

I also have the same laptop and my joint is starting to go as well...