Power cord connections

  I have a Pavilion ze4300 which the power cord was ripped off the mother board. There is a 1 conductor shield from the ac/dc converter to the mother board and a small metal jumper. There are 3 solder holes in the board. Can anyone tell me where they get connected ?
Thank you

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