Re: laptop motherboard repair guide
Hello,
My laptop is Dell Precision M60 (Motherboard DDQ12, same as in Latitude D800).
When I try to power it on unplugged, with only battery power, I get the following message:
"The computer is docked and only battery power is detected. This can happen if the power adapter is missing, the power cord is unplugged, or the computer is not properly connected to the docking station.
You should undock, redock, attach a power adapter, or plug in the power cord."
Checked dock connector - fine.
To get rid of this issue I have bought another DDQ12 motherboard on eBay, but with another problem: no charging, no COM1 and no CD working (docking functionality OK). I would like to repair the original MB (with "DOCKED" issue).
Could you advise me which component may be suspected? My intention is to replace faulty component by working one taken from eBay motherboard.
Schematic diagram for DDQ12 motherboard can be found on this forum (search for DDQ12 in this website ).
"DOCKED" signal you can find on pages 27,28, 33,35. Many thanks in advance.
Best Regards
Krzysztof