My power supply is fucked, I know it's not the cable plugging in to the laptop as that works in a friends. The only way I can get my laptop to charge is by pushing upwards really hard on the power cable.
I figure it's a soldering issue, anyone know the cheapest way to get it fixed, or am I best attempting the operation myself?
Ok, I need further help on this. I finally took it apart and discovered the problem. The part the charger plugs in to has come off the board. It's not actually soldered on but appears fastened down by two legs which have broken off. So does anyone know where I can get a replacement one of these:
Hard to tell from your picture, but try to get some numbers off the part. Or take it to an electronics store to match it up. Easy repair.
If you can't find the part, this place has everything:http://www.mouser.com/
The part you are talking about is called a "DC Power Jack" They will also send you a bomb-ass free catalog.
Hope that helps.
I read your post again, and I will add that the two broken posts have got to be soldered to the board. Flip it over and you will see the spots. If you have enough meat left on the posts you could try to re-attach the old part. Either way you will have to clear out the old solder first with some de-soldering braid before soldering in the new posts.
08-19-2005 06:11 PM
