Posts by ranbunctious

Get a media cable and you problem is solved forever. Here is one place that offers it. It is an XC1000 and has a receptacle for your A/C plug and is secured to the side of your zv5000 laptop. Good luck. ...

Stop fooling around with that worthless jack. Get a media cable that plugs into the side of your zv5000 and plug your A/C jack into it and your problem is solved forever. I've had mine for almost 3 years without a problem. I got...

The media cable is XC1000. They are getting rare and more expensive, but still better than several hundred dollars ever other year for a jack replacement. I'd google "XC1000 media cable", and you should get plenty of hits...

I've been using my media cable with an extra power jack on it for over a year now without a problem. I'll never replace the power connector for $400 ever again! This media cable is a little bulky, but at least I can still use my laptop...

I've been using my media cable with an extra power jack on it for over a year now without a problem. I've replaced the power connector for $400 for the last time. It's a little bulky, but at least I can still use my laptop without...

http://www.techexcess.net/hp-xc1000-...le-dv318a.aspx Click here for info on the XC1000 media cable that will solve all your problems with the bad AC adapter jack. You might find these also on ebay. Just type in xc1000 or media cable.

It is not a docking station. There is a specific connector with this particular laptop. It is called a 'media connector'. It has several cables that come out of it from Svideo to sound to sound output to spdf....and most...

I got mine at Ebay. There are two different types. Check your PC manual and make sure you get the right one. Good luck.

I got mine on Ebay. There are two different types. I'm not sure if both will work. Be sure to check your PC manual to see which one yours takes. Good luck.

The difference is that to replace the AC connector is about $400. The media cable is about$60, and forever cures the broken connector every year. It's a no-brainer!!!