Broken DC Power Jack

Would you install this protective break-away connector from http://www.protectiveplug.com to protect your DC Jack?

Possibly yes. Depends on the model. Newer laptops already have the jack on a pigtail that plugs into the board. Older laptops with a soldered DC jack could use this.

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Lenovo G550 Power Jack Broken

Over the last week my G550's power jack has become less and less reliable and eventually stopped charging the laptop at all.
I've seen several discussions about this being a problem but no actual instructions or pictures on how to get access to the motherboard.
Does anyone know anything else about this problem?
Thanks in advance.

To get to the power jack, you are removing most every screw on the case. Remove the panel above keyboard that houses power button, then there are more screws beneath it. Then you can get to hinges, unscrew them, find another screw at each hinge after hinge is out of the way. Also unfasten the keyboard, but don't rip it out, to find a couple more screws underneath the keyboard. And finally you can take the two halves of the case apart well enough and get in to disconnect the power jack. The DVD drive will slide out, no screws attaching it. The wiring for the power jack goes to a location by the memory where it attaches to the motherboard. I disconnected the cable by the memory and pulled it through easily.
Should take a week for the part to arrive to me. Crossing fingers that the whole trouble is this and nothing else. Found other thread here that talks about securing the jack better: http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-3000-and-Value-line/G550-power-connector-is-this-a-weak-point/td-...
Clearly there is a fault in the design of this laptop model, I think, when many people are having the same fatal issue.
Also, now that I think of it: if you wanted to test if this was the problem for you laptop without the trouble of disassembling everything, you could easily disconnect the power jack by removing the memory cover and unplugging it there; then plug in a replacement power jack (which you'd need to order) and test. If all works, you could then go through the bother of taking everything apart (or finding someone to do it).

Power jack replacement on Satellite L500

Hi
I have laptop
Toshiba Satellite L500-11V
part no: PSLJOE-OOROOJEN
The power jack is broken. I dont know about soldering. If i buy power jack with cable can it be installed in this laptop as seller mentioned that soldering is not needed.
Thanks

Of course the DC jack can be replaced but its a matter of notebook experience
Would not recommend doing this if you dont know hwo to do that exactly and if you have not done this in the past
If I would be you, I would spend bucks in order to get this fixed

Power Jack replacement

Here's the problem I have...
The tip of the 1/8" mini power connector broke off inside my powerbook G4 power jack.
The laptop doesn't charge anymore because of this so not only do I need to replace my power adapter/converter but I need to somehow get the broken off tip out of my computer jack or replace it all together.
Question is, does anyone know if it's easy to replace that jack inside the laptop and where I can get one compatible with my machine?
Thanks!

Is the piece of the connector still inside the jack? Sometimes very delicate surgery can extract the broken piece with a needle nose pliers, but you need to use one hand, and make sure there are no magnetic qualities to the pliers. Magnetism and electrical parts don't work well together! Short of that, the actual replacement of the jack is complicated, but http://www.ifixit.com/ or http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/ may have the necessary instructions and part info.

Buying original spare parts - DC Power Jack - Satellite Pro M70

Hi All,
The DC Power Jack on my Toshiba Satellite Pro M70 laptop has broken and my laptop is out of warrenty.....
I'm want to buy a replacement part, where can i buy an original replacement toshiba part?
Here's a picture of the part:
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii183/lkjh_g/IMG00055-20100131-1907.jpg
Thanks

Best address to order Toshiba parts is nearest Toshiba authorized service provider.
You can also order this part in some hardware online store in your country. I don't know where do you live and cannot say which store is best for you.
One interesting place to find new and used hardware parts is eBay. check eBay for your country and I am sure you will find DC power jack there, and if not you can find out which company offer such parts and try to order one for you.
Maybe you can also find defective motherborard for your notebook (defective graphic or something else) but be able to use this small part for you.
Check all these options and find out where you can get it for good price.

Ideapad U410 Bubbled / warped keyboard casing above power jack

Hi
I noticed yesterday that a bubble has appeared on the casing of the keyboard directly above where the power jack is.
It doesn't appear to get hot here, but I'm wondering if it has overheated somehow and caused the case to bubble up and warp. I've had the laptop for less than 2 months. Has anyone else had a similar problem?

Why should I have to jump through so many hoops, and stress myself for something I paid hundreds of dollars for - and that too, for a branded product that's supposed to guarantee defects of this nature? I honestly don't think you read my post in its entirety. I MIGHT have pictures of the broken DC plug pin lying around somewhere in my phone; but even if I don't, that's a $30 repair job, which I would willingly pay. My problem is their insistence that the entire motherboard is damaged, unusable, and in need of replacement for a whopping US$ 200 (which is a big favour for me, apparently - down from US$ 310... I really don't care, I shouldn't be subjected to this at all in the first place). I DON'T EVEN WANT IT TO BE REPLACED. I like the old motherboard JUST THE WAY IT IS. IT'S FINE. I gave it to Acer to fix the DC plug! And the "damage" from the liquid is NEGLIGIBLE - even the person at the Acer service center said a small amount of liquid spill is FINE, and that's AFTER I described to him MYSELF the French Vanilla incident.

Hp mini 1035nr dc power jack issue

HP Mini 1035NR DC power jack is no longer making a connection to the power tip. Voltage is consistent on the tip itself. Did not help that my wife has been using this for some time by wiggling the power plug into the DC jack on the side of the netbook and it would "eventually" make a connection. It had been steadily deteriorating over the recent months, and now I can't get a connection at all, the battery has been replaced months ago and it will hold a charge for 2-3 hours easily. But now I'm certain it's the DC power jack within the base of the unit. The power light immediately next to the DC jack no longer lights, that is what we would use as an indicator to know we "jiggled" the tip enough to make a connection.
So my question is has anyone here popped open the unit to replace the power jack? If I pop it open will I have the ability to maybe access the connectors inside the jack to attempt bending them back into place? Must the whole jack be replaced? Is it soldered in place or possibly just a wire connector that I can easily plug/unplug? I did try looking into the jack from the outside with a strong lens and could see the metal tab for the negative voltage (external part of the power tip) connection within the DC jack but could not seem to bend it upwards when I delicately tried with a thin tweezer tip.
Don't want to risk popping this open if when I get inside it's not easily replaced. I'm OK plugging/unplugging, but taking a soldering iron to the board is pushing the envelope. Or has anyone found a slightly fatter power tip that works in this unit from some other power brick that might get a better connection?

It will need to be soldered if you do decide to replace it yourself. My suggestion would be to take it to a computer repair shop or contact HP support to see how much their out-of-warranty repair would be. The number if you are inside the US is 1-800-474-6836.
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DC Power Jack part number Satellite M105-S3041

Greetings,
My Toshiba laptop (M105-S3041) seems to be having a lot of problems with the power.
My OEM Power adapter broke and i bought a replacement (non OEM) from ebay.
That has been working fine till about a month ago I started having problems charging my laptop.
I believe the power adapter is working fine (as the light on the adapter lights up) and I may be having a problem with my power jack.
I have been searching for the model / part number for the DC Power jack without any luck. Would someone please help me out with the correct model/part number, where to buy and the approximate price for it?
Secondly, does anyone know if the power jack is plug 'n' play or does it need to be soldered into the mother board?
I have been pretty good at dis-assembling the laptop and putting it back together (except for one damn screw that does not agree to come off, I will probably saw that guy off).
Thank
Ajay

Hi
Im not quite sure but I think the DC-in socket is soldered to motherboard.
In such case it would be tricky procedure in order to replace this.
But it seems that you are not 100% sure that this part malfunctions.
It could be also the AC adaptor issue as you said, you bought an not original part.
Its just a suggestion but I would try to replace the AC adaptor with an Toshiba recommended one before trying to disassemble the notebook and to replace the DC-in socket.
PS: All parts can be ordered from local Toshiba ASP!

Thinkpad E420s power jack issue

I am having an issue with DC power jack in my thinkpad E420s.
when I plug-in charger, charging light detect the charger but when I roll over my mouce to bettery symbo, it says 'pluged in, not charging).
Also, I tried to lookuop the part number for power jack, but this product is no longer available for lenovo, so I couldn't find information on lenovo.com.
Can anyone please help me out with this issue.
Thanks

Hi Hammesh,
The FRU number of DC in cable for E420s is 04W1756. Refer hardware maintenance manual to understand how to replace it.
Best regards,
Mithun.
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My t61 - no power after changing the power jack

Hello guys,
So the long story short , the power jack on my t61 wasn't working.I bought the new one , changed it today , I am pluging it -no power at all.I dont think its the charger as up until the end it was working , its here to say i havent started the laptop for about 3 months .It was a pain to start it before , i had to twist the power jack in every possible was just to make it power on.So my concern right now is whether the motherboard is dead or not.
Please anything you have like a clue will be more that appritiated!
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There isn't much required to get the power light to come on. It is possible you shorted something out. IT is possible something isn't plugged in all the way. Even if the CPU isn't in or the memory isn't seated, you would get the power light. Is it possible that all the twisting before broke the wire between the ac adapter and the machine? Can you get another power supply to try?

Need help fixing my power jack

My hp hstnnc18c power jack is pushed in and I need to fix it

Have you tried measuring the voltages of the PSU?
http://macosx.com/forums/hardware-peripherals/298426-how-test-g5-power-supply.ht ml
http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t105113.html
http://www.applefritter.com/node/6561

Replacing the DC Power jack board. HELP

So my computer has gone kaput after a trusty 2+ years in the family (we bought it used). Based on posts I've read and my record for devouring power adapters, I'm hoping and praying the Power Jack has come loose.
I bought the part...everywhere I go I read this is easy to replace (in comparison to logic boards, at least) but no one says how....
My father and I have opened up towers together, but never a laptop. Could someone please give me basic instructions, or direct me to a set? I'm leaving for school in August, and if my computer isn't fixed I'll be in deep. Thanks.

Hi, you don't say what model iBook you've got but go to:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/ select your model then select DC in Board from the left hand collumn. Follow the step-by-step instructions. Definitely much easier than a logic board...
Good luck,
Adrian

ThinkPad W530 Power Jack Replacement

Hi, I'm trying to replace the power jack in my W530 and I've run into a little problem-- I can't actually get the power jack out of the housing. I've disassembled the laptop to the point where I can replace it, but I can't actually get the jack itself out, it seems to be glued in to the extreme. Does snyone have any tips on how to get the power jack out? I already have the replacement part ready to go. Thanks in advance.

Alright, laptop is working! However, it says the battery isn't charging-- either in the system tray or the LED indicators on the outside. However, as long as it's plugged in, I can use my laptop and the battery won't decrease. Any ideas for what the problem might be? EDIT: Never mind, it died on me again. A little frustrating.

MSI GT680 DC Power Jack burnt out

soooo basically i was havin problem with the laptop struggling to recognize when the charger was plugged in and i had to adjust it into position and make sure it didnt move for it to charge...then a few weeks back i smelt something burning and smoke came out of the fan area (which meant the dc jack had burnt out)...so i ordered a new dc power jack from USA and opened the laptop up and can i say its really poor arrangement of components by MSI cos i had to take out nearly everything to get access to the jack which was stuck to the motherboard, it should really have its own wiring and seperate area if it can be burnt like this (like my dads acer does, his dc jack burnt out too but it was completely separate wiring for it so it took him 15mins to sort it out)
aaanyways i did eventually get to the dc jack and tried to desolder it from the motherboard and it took me ages, maybe because of the solder used on the jack or maybe cos the soldering iron i had wasnt hot enough, either way i finally got it off and soldered the new jack into place and put everything back together and crossed my fingers before plugging the charger back in but there was a little spark so i took it out immediately, the circuit must have shorted somewhere or some of the components must have burnt out intially
now i've got a dilemma in what to do...i live in the UK so parts are hard to come by and i dont think im under warranty cos i've had the laptop for more then 2 years so any suggestion how i can proceed
P.S another guy had a similar problem which can be seen in the post below but no solution was posted at the end of it
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=169720.0
thanks in advance

Quote from: darkhawk on 08-August-13, 09:40:42
I'll be perfectly honest with you.
Replace the motherboard.
Why? More than likely a FEW components have probably been damaged, most likely that you can't see. There might even be shorted traces inside the board at this point, or missing traces. So if you try to fix it, more than likely it will go up in smoke again, and possibly even worse this time.
any idea where i can get a motherboard for MSI GT680 (preferably in uk somewhere)

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