On 10/3/2013 6:48 AM, Amanda Riphnykhazova wrote:
Thanks for your help everyone and in particular I appreciated the explanations of why WD40 is NOT a good idea,

However this problem has now gone away rather dramatically.

My Targus APM12US which Targus recommended for this laptop has now melted its tip into the computer housing during a recharge and the computer has stopped working completely. I Had to pull hard on the tip to get it out of the molten plastic on the Asus housing and am not sure what damage the heated tip or the tugging has done to the DC jack!

Sorry this question has gone OT a bit.

Melting the housing is a new one on me.
Usually, the problem is the connection where the socket solders to the
circuit board.
It's usually either working or open. You just got lucky.

If you're mechanically inclined and can solder, or know someone who can,
this problem is trivial
to fix the SECOND time you do it. Depending on the model, you can find
exact replacement sockets on ebay. And there are likely lots of youtube
videos on socket replacement. Happens all the time.

If you take it to a shop, be prepared for sticker shock. Although the
fix is not hard, it does take a while to disassemble the machine
and they know they have you over a barrel.

There may also be a problem with the plug on the Targus, especially since
it got hot too. Even if it didn't cause the problem, it may be a casualty.