Yeah, mine's the plug in type too. I don't remember removing the motherboard to get to it though, and hence my question. I was hoping to avoid having to go that far, but I suppose my memory might be failing me. At this point, I might not even bother. The video card no longer supports the game I play on it most, so as nothing more than an internet browser, any custom settings I used are more or less irrelevant, and windows corrects the time. I bought and refurbished 3 newer Dells, and am happily boxing my favorite MMO's on them, with the gateway on fan sites showing me how to get from point a to b. Thanks for all the posts and trying to help.
I can't answer your question directly, but I can offer some advise. Think like an electron. You need to do some testing. Is there power to the switch? It sounds like there is, but is it sufficient? Make sure it's 12 volts. If it's getting to the switch, is it getting out of the switch? Is power getting to the motor? If it is, you may need to replace it. The last place you detect power is probably where the problem is. There may also be sensors involved; limit switches and the like. I used to have a truck where that would happen, but letting the motor cool would allow me to close the window eventually. I hope you find the problem.
