Re: AC Power Connection for TP755CD

[Doug Fairclough <kensey@wired.com>]

ibm sent me a free one when mine stopped working.  i'm gonna see if i can
get it working again, based on your findings.

thanks !

doug

On Mon, 22 Jan 1996, Patrick Hong wrote:

> Daniel,
> 
> My client has several IBM Thinkpad 755XX models and the AC adapter has been 
> problematic on a few.  The answer to your question is however that your 
> Thinkpad more than likely is working just fine.  The problem is with the tip of 
> the AC plug that attaches to your Thinkpad.
> 
> It is a removeable plug that IBM normally replaces.  If you can't afford the 
> time to drop into an IBM service depot, just use a pointy device and wedge the 
> end off.  The contacts on the side of the plug need to be crimped outward a bit 
> and then just reattach the plug back into the socket.
> 
> I experienced this problem first hand and watched them repair it.  Like I said, 
> they normally replace the part but if you can't afford the time, it's something 
> than can be easily accomplished in 2 minutes.
> 
> By the way, if anyone has a loose display panel on their 755XX model, don't 
> wait to get it tightened.  While it is possible to tighten the display panel 
> yourself, it can be troublesome to get the cover off.  It's best left up to the 
> IBM techies who can do it within 10 minutes.  No need to drop off your machine, 
> as they can repair it on site.  The reason for tightening the display?  The 
> technician said, if it gets any looser, it could damage the hinge mechanism.  I 
> watched them tighten my 755CX on-site and noticed the 4 screws which required 
> tightening.  Consider yourself warned! :)
> 
> Hope this is helpful... patrick
> 
> > Hi, I have a 755CD which is about 6 months old.  The connection for the AC 
> > adapter is becoming flaky.  I can't always get a good connection when I 
> > plug it in to the back of the 755CD, I usually have to wiggle the plug on
> > the back of the thinkpad.  Has anyone else had this problem?  Can IBM fix
> > it?  Also if I have to send my tp in, should I remove things like the hard
> > drive, extra memory, etc?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Daniel Smith
> > 
> 
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