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    Dell Inspiron 7520 - won't turn on, charger turns off when it's plugged into laptop

    OK thanks, I'll give Dell a go and see how much they'll ask for to fix it. Doesn't feel like it'll be cheap though :( Thanks for your help!
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    Dell Inspiron 7520 - won't turn on, charger turns off when it's plugged into laptop

    is this going to be the sort of thing I can replace myself (bear in mind I am not an expert by any means) or do I need to get someone to do it for me? Am I best off contacting Dell and seeing if they can fix it rather than messing about myself?
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    Dell Inspiron 7520 - won't turn on, charger turns off when it's plugged into laptop

    I've now got a new adapter and that hasn't solved the problem - the adapter light turns on when I plug it into the mains, turns off as soon as I plug it into my laptop, and turns back on as soon as I unplug it from my laptop. Guess that means it's the laptop that's at fault here! Any idea what...
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    Dell Inspiron 7520 - won't turn on, charger turns off when it's plugged into laptop

    no I don't - in theory I could get one but if I'm going to buy one I'd probably be better off getting a new adapter, like you suggest!
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    Dell Inspiron 7520 - won't turn on, charger turns off when it's plugged into laptop

    Hi, My laptop, a Dell Inspiron 7520 which I bought in April 2013, won't turn on all of a sudden. I was using it fine yesterday, went out today and when I got home and tried to use it it wouldn't switch on. The charger itself initially seems ok, green light comes on when it's plugged into the...