Laptop charger not working

[ArmandoC]

I have a Lenovo T60p laptop computer and until recently the charger was working just fine and then just stopped working. I had used the charger one morning and it worked, then when I was getting it from my bag to use it again I dropped it (maybe 3 or 4 feet) and then it wouldn't work. I can't imagine why dropping it such a short distance would 'break' it, but it worked before that and wouldn't work after.

Also, curiosly, if I strike it or drop it while it's plugged in to the wall and computer, the computer light will briefly light up, showing that the charger works. But it will only work for less than a second. If I repeteadly hit it (e.g. against my leg) I can get it to work as long as I keep hitting it over and over again. Clearly this isn't the solution I want.

My question is - can I fix it? What happened to it? Do I just need a new charger? It's frustrating that I might have to purchase a new charger just because I dropped it when taking it out of my bag.

All help is appreciated.

Charger info:
AC Adapter 90W 20V

[Computer_Commando]

You dropped it, it broke.  Buy a new one and move on.

[Spoiler]

http://www.power-battery.org/product.php?ref=115979-3364&from=base

[ArmandoC]

Wow Computer_Commando, you really know how to give advice.

Thanks Spoiler

[Salmon Trout]

Wow Computer_Commando, you really know how to give advice.

Thanks Spoiler

He gave you accurate advice. You dropped it. It broke. You need a new one. I expect he posted bluntly because he correctly diagnosed from your post that you are in "hardware failure denial". This is characterised by people saying things like "I know [whatever] works because the little light comes on for a second" or "I only dropped it a little bit" or "it worked yesterday so it should work today". I suppose it is caused by so many computer problems being solved by a "magic fix" or by the user typing something. People can't get their head around the idea that they actually killed their hardware.

I can't imagine why dropping it such a short distance would 'break' it, but it worked before that and wouldn't work after.

How far do you think you should have to drop it to break it? 20 feet? A mile? I can imagine exactly why it broke. Inside are these things called "components". They are soldered onto a printed circuit board. When you drop the unit, it accelerates quite quite quickly and then stops suddenly when it hits the floor. This sudden shock can make heavier components break loose and move around inside the casing, damaging other components as they do so. if it was a clock or a TV you would not be surprised if dropping it 3 or 4 feet stopped it working.

[truenorth]

Ran off a curb while gawking around (about 3-4 inches) long ago--broke 9 bones in my foot and ankle. Point= it's not the distance it's more how you land. truenorth

[electroguy75]

not sure on ur electronic skills level, but being as how its no good to ya the way it is, i would try prying the case apart and chk for cracked solder joints. by ur description i would say that was ur problem. either that or a broken wire. if u got it working no big deal to put case back together.it would save u the price of a new one, as the one u dropped is fixable. cheers and good luck