Help u2442 dead

Rugito

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Jul 29, 2015
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I have a gigabyte U2442V that does not power up when I press power button... No LEDs are on.

For some reason before its death I had to keep doing static discharges to make it work...
A while after its death I noticed the battery bulge so I disconnected it.

I want to know if I connect the AC should the laptop still power without battery... I know with most laptops this works but not sure about this one.

I have tester AC adapter and charge port... Both are fine... So I think it's most likley the motherboard or maybe battery?

Should I buy new battery(expensive)?... Should I try oven reflow? Should I find motherboard repair?
( does not work with AC adapter plugged in and battery disconnected)
(Out of warranty)
 
Solution
Firstly, remove the battery. Laptops (even those with non-removable batteries) still work fine as long as the AC cord is in.

I don't know what would cause you to need to shock it.