hal48martin

Here is the latest. The laptop is apart and I am able to measure voltages. I am measure 17V across the tip and ring of the cord before I plug it in and 0V across power and ground of the on-board battery connector before plugging in the cord (without battery). After plugging in the cord I only measure 1.3V across power and ground of the on-board connector. I am able to measue a short between ground on the battery connector and ground on the cord connector but nothing between the power connections. I am not sure if there are components in this connection or the cord power should be a direct connect to charge the battery? It would be dificult for me to break the computer down further so hopefully I won't have to. What would you suggest next? Is there something that I can do to troubleshoot the problem further, is it worth taking to a repair shop?

Thanks for your help,

Hal