When your laptop,notebook not working anymore do not suspect the the motherboard chipset cpu ram hdd all the critical damage . first you need to check is what the laptop need to power on ? the electricity right so first you will need to check is the ac adapter first you will need an ac multimeter get your ac adapter plug it in the socket read the proper voltage all most laptop ac adapter is 19v so the proper voltage is 19 dc v get the ac multimeter set in dc put your red probe at the center +terminal of the adaptopr then your black probe at the outside -terminal see if is it 19v then try to wiggle...

Re: Dell Inspiron 6000 works via battery but not charger

First of all are you than to check your dc adapter all most of laptop dc adapter 19v is the proper voltage so get your multimeter set to dc then insert the red probe at the center of the adapter that is + terminal then the black probe at the outside - terminal.. check if is it 19v then try to wiggle it and if still 19 v your dc adapter is in good condition.. if non then go to motherboard repairing .. good luck! tips when your laptop are non working any more do not suspect the critical damage the best is the basic check the...