Problems with Asus wall charger

[eklisiewicz]

Last night, when I plugged in my charger to the dock connector, the light did not come on. I double checked the wall connection and the connection to the dock to make sure everything was properly seated. I wrongly assumed that the unit was charging. This morning when I turned on the tablet, I could see that it hadn't been charged. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a solution, or is there a problem with the charger? Is there a third party power adapter that any of you can recommend?

Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk 2

 

[eklisiewicz]

I picked up the charging kit at Office Depot for 29.99 as one other poster recommended on a related but slightly different topic. I needed a backup for work anyway.

 

[biggbrother2]

They have been several threads on this issue that have been posted. There is a problem with the connectors getting worn out and bent.

 

[eklisiewicz]

In my case, the part of the USB connector that plugs into the wall plug was not fully engaged. So it charged fine after that. But I still have a backup in case something happens, and it's good to know about the connectors wearing out and getting bent. Thanks.

 

[Toby]

I never want to be without charging capability.
I have two of these (one at my office and one in the living room):
Amazon.com: Onite Asus Transformer Prime AC/DC Charger Adapter 15V 1.2A, USB Adapter Wall Charger FOR Asus EEE PAD Transformer Prime TF101 TF201 SL101: Computers & Accessories

I also have two of these (one in my home office and one spare):
Amazon.com: ASUS - Power adapter: Electronics

 

[malicefox]

While I havent had this issue, I have noticed that if i plug my charger in right side up, the tablet gets kind of a static charge feeling to it, but if i leave it plugged in upside down, then its fine. Doesn't seem to affect charging either way, but the static feeling is obnoxious.

 

[VicH]

Had the same problem,saw a thread about the charger. I took the end off and bent the prongs just a little out and problem went away immediately.

 

[Ron Wilson2]

I have had my charger quit working and I discovered if I squeeze the end together with my fingers that plugs into the tablet the charging system works. Hope that helps you