Dell Inspiron Laptop Not Charging

[S9_OWL]

I have a Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop that just refuses to charge.

 

A few moths ago the A/C charger stopped working, so I purchased a new one and it had been working ok, but recently it started coming up with a message 'cannot recognise a/c charger type' and on the battery meter read 'plugged in - not charging'. I had been able to run it ok by leaving it plugged in to the mains, but I went and let the battery run out and now it wont turn on or charge at all

 

Now when I plug the charger in, the battery indicator light flashes red 3 times then blue, over and over again. Im guesing this must be an error code, but I just cannot find what it means. I have bought another new A/C adaptor (genuine) and still no luck.

 

If anybody can help or point me in the right direction that would be much much appreciated!!

[sccsux]

If anybody can help or point me in the right direction that would be much much appreciated!!

 

http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/f/3518/p/19249244/19398902.aspx

 

Other boards suggest imminent batter failure:

 

http://en.kioskea.net/forum/affich-40288-laptop-is-flashing-at-me

[S9_OWL]

Thanks!

 

I'd posted something on the dell frorum but wasn't getting any joy.

 

So it looks like could either be my battery, or the socket. The only differance on mine is I can't get it to work even if I leave it plugged in or with the battery removed.

 

If it turns out to be the socket, im guesing thats a rather expensive job ):

[WallBuilder]

Does sound like it's the socket at fault andam sure any reputable computer shop would be able to give you a price for the work before touching it. Recently had a Toshiba go wrong which cost £45 and then a Fujitsu which cost me £30 so we're not talking mega bucks to repair power sockets