I have a Dell Inspiron 1720 laptop, about 18 months old.
The problem is that the power cable keeps on falling out.
It's just sitting on a desk, but minor movement can cause it to come out.
From a browse on the internet, it seems to be a reasonably common problem with Dell laptops, but there didn't seem to be any decent solutions.
Any ideas for how to fix it properly, or a "workaround"?
Best Answer
Duct tape fixes everything.
Properly, though? If you're adventurous and handy with a soldering iron, try replacing the internal power jack. You should be able to find a service manual for your model (via google) that describes the proper way to open the case.
Barring that, you'd have to talk to Dell about getting it fixed.