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Anonymous Posted on Dec 02, 2011

Targus Charger Problems

When plugged up and not charging my laptop my Targus power cord turns on, but when I plug it into my lap top so my laptop can charge, the charger and my laptop shuts off at the same time. The only way I can get the charger to come back on is if I take it out off my laptop, then unplug it from the wall and plug it back in. As long as its not charging my laptop the blue light stays on but when I try to charge my laptop it turns off. It was working fine before and it just now started doing this how do I fix it or am I in trouble?

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It looks like there is a shorting taking place whenever you insert the power jack into the laptop. Most likely the shorting is taking place on the laptop side and requires replacement, which should be done at the manufacturers service station even if its warranty has expired.

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    Thanks I really appreciate the help, I was wondering for several days about why it was doing this. Truly I thank you

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    Sudeep Chatterjee Aug 04, 2013

    It looks like there is a shorting taking place in the power pack of the laptop. Most likely the shorting is taking place on the power adapter's side and requires replacement, which should be done at the retailer from whom you purchased your Laptop, or they will/should replace it since its warranty has not expired.

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I bought this laptop charger for my son, about 5 months ago, all of sudden the power cord is not chargering my son computer, it states on the box there is a 2 year warranty. So how do I get another cord, & not have to pay for another charger?. My name is Melodie Bales/ email is [email protected]. Please reply soon, and thank you Melodie Bales

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