M#PRX dell docking staition

[eyemfedup2]

i recently purchased a dell computer
it has been damaged that's why i bought it was to gain experience working on different types of laptops.
anyway it has xp pro but kinda looks like 7 never seen that one before.
anyway he said he just did a clean OS install .
the problem with the laptop is as usual the dc jack ,
so it wont plug in to charge
it came with a docking station
you can charge it with it, but when you try to operate the laptop hooked up
to the station it says the operating system isn't for it???
are there drivers or settings, something or another OS all together
I've never owned a dell or docking station
any info out there??
thanks

 

[kimsland]

Yes there may be drivers for the docking station
Have a look here: Dell Support

Also you could just fix the power plug, but if its on the laptop side (likely) You will need to fully dismantle the laptop; remove the Mobo; and try resoldering the plug back to the motherboard (basically the solder points can break with age and physical abuse )