Troubleshooting Power Issues: Did a Faulty Charger Ruin These Laptops?

Have you ever encountered a situation where a laptop suddenly becomes unresponsive, and you suspect the charger might be the culprit? I recently found myself in such a predicament while attempting to help a friend diagnose his MSI GS63 laptop that seemed to have succumbed to a power issue. I’m reaching out to the community for guidance on identifying potential dead components and sourcing schematics for these machines.

The Situation

My friend’s MSI GS63 unexpectedly failed to power on, and in an effort to assist him, I decided to troubleshoot the problem. Given that I own an older model, the MSI GS70, I thought I’d try swapping the chargers to see if that would shed some light on the issue. Unfortunately, when I connected his charger to my GS70, it worked temporarily, only to stop responding shortly after. Now, both laptops are failing to detect any power source.

The Dilemma

At this point, I’m trying to piece together what might have gone wrong. It seems likely that my friend’s GS63 charger is faulty, potentially causing damage to both machines by blowing a fuse or affecting other critical components. I’d appreciate any insight on the following:

• Schematic Requests: Are there any available resources or schematics that can help me diagnose the problem further?
• Component Identification: Based on similar experiences, which components should I focus on that could be affected by a charger failure?
• Troubleshooting Tips: Any advice on how to approach repairing these units would be immensely helpful.

It’s disheartening to see these laptops rendered useless, and I’m eager to get to the bottom of this issue. If you’ve had similar experiences or have expertise in laptop repairs, your guidance would be greatly valued. Let’s collectively figure out how to revive these machines!

Feel free to share your knowledge in the comments below, and thank you in advance for your support!