AC power adaptor - loose connection to pc?

I have a Pavillion G7 notebook (model G7-1150US). The connection of the AC adaptor (power cord) to PC appears faulty. Initially wiggling cord in socket where it connects to PC fixed the problem and connection was made, but eventually this did not work. I then replaced the adaptor with a new one bought from HP. This fixed the problem. However, now I am having the same problem again. Back to wiggling power cord in the socket.

Apparently, there is a problem with the DC jack socket located inside the laptop.
In order to replace the DC jack it's necessary to remove the top cover assembly from the laptop as it shown on the following picture.
After that you should be able to unplug the failing DC jack from the motherboard and replace it with a new one.
New DC jacks for HP Pavilion g7 laptops available on eBay.
And here are instructions for laptop disassembly (Steps 1-17).
Here's HP service manual for this laptop.
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