[ltp] Power connector on X20

[Neil Caunt]

Hi Richard,

> > Recently my X20's power connector has been a bit fragile (i.e. nudging
> > the cable will break the connection), and it finally gave up the ghost
> > yesterday. I can't power/charge the laptop with the AC adapter now at
> > all.
> >
> > I can get power for a fraction of a second by wiggling the connector
> > in the socket, but nothing more. I'm way out of warranty and now have
> > the system in bits to see if I can effect a repair. Connections to the
> > socket look OK, but I'm no expert in this.
=20
> I repaired the power socket on a 760 - which is a different style of
> connector, but the experience may be relevant.
>=20
> First - check the obvious: is it the cable to the power supply which is
> internally fractured? (you probably need to test under load - at least a
> few mA in case it's a hairline).

You know, I was absolutely sure the psu was fine... but it turns out I
was well and truly wrong ;)

Thanks for the hints.

Neil