How Do You Fix A Short In A Dell Laptop Power Cord Wire?
The ability to conduct business, surf the Internet and use computer programs all from a device no larger than a briefcase is what makes laptop computers, like Dell models, so popular. However, without a power source, these laptops would be pretty useless. So if you have a short in your Dell power cord, you may be at a loss as to how to fix it. The good news is that you don’t need a service technician to do it. There are ways to fix your Dell laptop power cord yourself. Insert the tip of your flat-head screwdriver in the seam in the middle of the adapter box. This is the black rectangular box located halfway between the plug and AC adapter on the power cord. Work your way around the adapter box with your flat-head screwdriver until the two halves become loose. Twist up at each corner with your screwdriver to pop the top half away from the bottom. Pull any coiled cord inside the adapter box out by pulling on the end of the cord. Cut down the length of the cable from the adapter box with