Comments on: Guide to fixing a laptop power jack. A Do-it-yourselfer http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/ it's not broken. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:04:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: John http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6047 John Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:36:09 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6047 All I can say is "Thank you!" Having performed laptop power jack repairs WITHOUT having read your blog, I can confirm all the caveats mentioned! Happily, God must preserve the simple. For all my repairs have worked wonderfully despite not previously having had access to your insightful advice. The only thing I would add is the TREMENDOUS difficulty I have had removing the old parts and cleaning-clearing out the circuit board holes for insertion of the new parts! Any advice or "tricks" on that one? I am using an expensive QUALITY solder iron (with a solder wetted tip), have solder wick, have a solder sucker. But the combined force of those tools-aids just doesn't seem to get it done. I invariably have had to use a sharp tool to open up the eyelets after almost having to pry the old parts off the board. (Obviously, I am on dangerous ground resorting to such brute force.) Am I fighting conductive glue (not solder)? Something. I have worked on older audio components for years and have never encountered the problems described above. Anyway, thanks for the light you have shed on this topic. Cheers! All I can say is “Thank you!” Having performed laptop power jack repairs WITHOUT having read your blog, I can confirm all the caveats mentioned! Happily, God must preserve the simple. For all my repairs have worked wonderfully despite not previously having had access to your insightful advice.

The only thing I would add is the TREMENDOUS difficulty I have had removing the old parts and cleaning-clearing out the circuit board holes for insertion of the new parts!

Any advice or “tricks” on that one?

I am using an expensive QUALITY solder iron (with a solder wetted tip), have solder wick, have a solder sucker. But the combined force of those tools-aids just doesn’t seem to get it done. I invariably have had to use a sharp tool to open up the eyelets after almost having to pry the old parts off the board. (Obviously, I am on dangerous ground resorting to such brute force.)

Am I fighting conductive glue (not solder)? Something. I have worked on older audio components for years and have never encountered the problems described above.

Anyway, thanks for the light you have shed on this topic.

Cheers!

]]> By: Rantim Desai http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6041 Rantim Desai Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:16:38 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6041 I have a Gateway laptop (MT6821) too, with the same problem. How did you remove the back cover to expose the DC jack? I removed a lot od screws last night, but was not able to remove the back plastic cover. I have a Gateway laptop (MT6821) too, with the same problem. How did you remove the back cover to expose the DC jack? I removed a lot od screws last night, but was not able to remove the back plastic cover.

]]> By: A. Medina http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6038 A. Medina Sun, 30 May 2010 01:49:45 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6038 On previous message I forgot to mention that this is my second attempt and power jack on the same motherboard. The first one had a clicking short that went "puff and sparks" when I wiggled the charger plug connected. Now I just need to check the voltage before re-installing. On previous message I forgot to mention that this is my second attempt and power jack on the same motherboard. The first one had a clicking short that went “puff and sparks” when I wiggled the charger plug connected.
Now I just need to check the voltage before re-installing.

]]> By: A. Medina http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6037 A. Medina Sun, 30 May 2010 01:35:16 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6037 On an HP zd7000 I've done all that, now I want to test the power jack before re-intalling all peripherals back. How to connect the leads from the volt meter to the power jack? Power should be on and connected to charger and AC on the wall? I get continuity among the three holes when power jack not installed, is it supposed to?. The upper side of the m/b where the jack goes, has like a white square the size of the jack, should I solder the pins up there also? Kindly, notify me when there is an answer. On an HP zd7000 I’ve done all that, now I want to test the power jack before re-intalling all peripherals back.

How to connect the leads from the volt meter to the power jack?
Power should be on and connected to charger and AC on the wall?
I get continuity among the three holes when power jack not installed, is it supposed to?.
The upper side of the m/b where the jack goes, has like a white square the size of the jack, should I solder the pins up there also?

Kindly, notify me when there is an answer.

]]> By: Spruch http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6027 Spruch Wed, 19 May 2010 21:12:25 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6027 Hello from Germany! May i quote a post a translated part of your blog with a link to you? I've tried to contact you for the topic Guide to fixing a laptop power jack. A Do-it-yourselfer « this is my defective kit., but i got no answer, please reply when you have a moment, thanks, Spruch Hello from Germany! May i quote a post a translated part of your blog with a link to you? I’ve tried to contact you for the topic Guide to fixing a laptop power jack. A Do-it-yourselfer « this is my defective kit., but i got no answer, please reply when you have a moment, thanks, Spruch

]]> By: Eli http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6026 Eli Wed, 19 May 2010 04:55:32 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6026 Hi great website. I am tryig this on my laptop, its a "no brand" so Im having trouble finding any docs on it. I tried desoldering it but it would not melt the solder. I am using a 25W and 30W Solder Iron. I have seen videos on other laptops and it seems to melt with ease. Do I need more wattage? If so how much? Thanks! Hi great website. I am tryig this on my laptop, its a “no brand” so Im having trouble finding any docs on it. I tried desoldering it but it would not melt the solder. I am using a 25W and 30W Solder Iron. I have seen videos on other laptops and it seems to melt with ease. Do I need more wattage? If so how much? Thanks!

]]> By: YueQing Bontley Electric Co.,Ltd http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6024 YueQing Bontley Electric Co.,Ltd Sat, 15 May 2010 08:48:01 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6024 Thanks for your sharing my friend It is very helpful for freshman ,such as me Thanks for your sharing my friend

It is very helpful for freshman ,such as me

]]> By: dhall005 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6009 dhall005 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:55:00 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6009 any news on how you fixed the problem any news on how you fixed the problem

]]> By: Conrad http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-5911 Conrad Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:59:03 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-5911 Hi, I have a problem with my Dell D620. It suddenly turned off, and now wont turn back on. No lights come on either. The battery is charged, but nothing happens when I press the POWER ON button. In addition, when I try to connect the AC adapter to the laptop, the light on the AC adapter goes off as well. This might indicate a short in my laptop. Will fixing the laptop power jack help or is this is a bigger problem? Any help will be appreciated. Hi,

I have a problem with my Dell D620. It suddenly turned off, and now wont turn back on. No lights come on either. The battery is charged, but nothing happens when I press the POWER ON button. In addition, when I try to connect the AC adapter to the laptop, the light on the AC adapter goes off as well. This might indicate a short in my laptop. Will fixing the laptop power jack help or is this is a bigger problem? Any help will be appreciated.

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