I need to know how to safely remove the power jack and replace it with another one
My Toshiba A75-S206 has the intermittent power issue. We followed the step-by-steps, took the beasty apart, and found that not only was the DC jack loose, but it had bent prongs inside. I need to know how to safely remove the jack and replace it with another one (which I already have in my possession, thank you eBay). I am new at this, and don’t want to destroy my machine, but as I am a student and a single mother, I cannot afford even the $200 cost for repair at the laptop shop anymore than I can afford $600 for a motherboard. Thanks for the assist!
If you have never soldered before, then it’s not a good idea to get your first experience on a still working system board. I would recommend finding a repair shop or a local computer geek who can help you replace the jack. It’s shouldn’t be very expensive because you’ve already removed the system board. You can search on Craigslist. Be careful with the system board, it’s sensitive to static electricity and can be easily damaged. You have to keep and carry the system board in a special ESD bag. Ask for ESD bag the person who is going to repair the board.
After the power jack is replaced test it before you assemble the laptop. Install the system board in the laptop base, connect the CPU and the cooling fans if you removed it before (it’s not necessary to remove the CPU and fans if you want to replace the jack). Connect an external monitor and turn on the laptop (the power button is located on the system board). If everything is OK, the laptop should start and you’ll get Toshiba logo on the monitor.
Here you can find more help on removing and replacing a laptop power jack.
Here’s some help on relocating the power jack outside the laptop base.
January 5th, 2009 at 7:08 am
The easy fix for the connector problem is to put one end of a paper clip in the connector and insert the power supply connector. The fit is a little tight but connects very good. I suggest that you use electical tape to tape up the excess part of the paper clip that sticks out of the laptop and attach it using tape to the outside of the laptop. A quick fix but works great.
December 15th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Hello, I removed my dc jack from my Compaq Presario 2100 laptop, without desoldering the old jack out. Now I have 3 of the 5 pins stuck in the motherboard, is there anyway to remove these pins or should I just junk the computer?
Thanks in advance!
November 20th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
You need to treat the dc jack pins with more solder to get all the old solder melted properly together with the new. Forcing will only rip off part of the track off the motherboard. Once its all melted together it should be easy to remove all the solder using Not a good idea.
Have a look at http://www.laptopsockets.co.uk/dc-sockets/dc-jack-fitting-guide.htm they’ve published full instructions on how to remove and replace DC power jacks safely.
October 22nd, 2008 at 8:03 am
Same problems as most of these postings (laptop wont charge/powerup, LED lights flash when plugged in). So I took my Inspiron 5100 apart and I’m attempting to remove the power jack. I’m heating the solder around the pins to loosen them but the jack wont budge. I don’t want to force. Trying to figure it out.
February 23rd, 2008 at 8:51 pm
I Have A Dell Inspiron 1501 and I Brought A DC Charger for it but none of the plugs fix it. I was Thinking about cutting the end off and keeping the end connected to the computer and put and simple DC connection thing using 5.5/2.1 plugs and sockets. Problem Is the Dell has Three wires and the DC one only has two is there anything I can do to over come this problem?
February 4th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Naveen,
I don’t think this problem is related to the power jack. Even if power from the AC adapter suddenly cuts off, the laptop still should stay on and continue running on the battery power. I think something else is going on with your laptop, some kind of loose connection. Try reseating memory modules.
February 4th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Sure. Take apart your Acer notebook and remove the motherboard as it shown in Acer service manuals. After that resolder or replace the power jack.
Be careful, it’s only for experienced technicians.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:00 am
All the DC power jacks + laptop spares you would ever need, and also loads of MOBO/System manuals and also tuition on soldering and repairing can be found at http://www.sparesweb.com
Its an english company and no their webpage doesn’t look very professional, but they provide many components that you wont find anywhere that I’ve seen.
February 1st, 2008 at 9:54 am
Having the same problem now. Its that the power jack is loose. Looking into fixing it now. It appears to be common on these cheap laptops.
January 29th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
I have a dell inspiron 1000. I turn on the computer and it works fine until it is moved even with the slightest movement it turns off but the processor light stays on. What can be the problem? Geek Squad said it might be the dc jack or dc pin which is the same thing? how can I fix this myself and someone said i need “special solder” PLEASEEEEEEEEE HELP I CANT AFFORD A NEW COMP RIGHT NOW. THANKS A MILLION
July 30th, 2007 at 5:14 am
hey,
Are there any tutorials for acer notebooks how to chance the power jack. i dont find any… pls help
March 11th, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Stephen,
I just searched on the HP website and haven’t been able to find it either.
March 6th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
I have an HP Pavilion ZE5700CTO. I have searched the HP site for the maintenance and service guide mentioned in several entries above, but I haven’t been able to find one for my model. Does it exist? Is it interchangeable with those mentioned above?
Thanks a million!
March 3rd, 2007 at 5:57 pm
I will fix the laptop power jack problems.
The cost will be $65.00 per unit.
Contact me at the email address above.
The reason I am doing this cheaper than others is the
fact that the Geek Squad ripped me off and I would
like to assist those who have gone through similar
issues.
February 27th, 2007 at 6:20 pm
Thank you! I finally managed to take it apart and resolder the power jack. works great!!! thanks again
February 26th, 2007 at 11:52 pm
JET,
Here it is. HP Pavilion Notebook ZE4230 manuals. Download the maintenance and service guide, the last one on the list (2.89MB) and go straight to removal and replacement chapter. You’ll find instructions with pictures in there.
I hope you’ll feel better soon.
February 25th, 2007 at 6:06 am
I have a hp ze4230. The power suppy jack is not working.
When I try to connect the AC adapter to my laptop the
jack pushes into the laptop. I assume it is broken. Well I have tried everything I know to disassemble
this laptop inorder to get to the jack and I am just frustrated. I broke my collar bone two weeks ago and I really need to be able to use this laptop so I can do my work at home without causing PAIN!!!!! I cannot work from my desktop with my broken collar bone. PLEASE HELP ME.I need pictures to show me how to disassemble my laptop!!!
February 1st, 2007 at 11:34 pm
Fabian,
I haven’t created a disassembly guide for this model yet, take a look at other Toshiba models. In general you have to complete the following steps:
- remove all screws and devices from the bottom of laptop
- remove the keyboard
- disconnect all cables under the keyboard
- remove the display assembly
- remove the top cover assembly
- remove the motherboard and resolder or replace the power jack
January 31st, 2007 at 1:10 pm
I have a toshiba satellite p15-s420. The power jack is giving me some trouble, could you give some disassemblying directions? I haven’t figured out how to remove the back plastic cover, and can’t reach the power jack. I have only found directions for replacing HDs for my specific model, and are not very helpful, thank you!
January 20th, 2007 at 9:00 am
laptopsockets.co.uk has a full range of jacks, including ecs, dell, and toshiba ones, simply match the one you have with the pictures of the ones on the list
they ship worldwide
January 16th, 2007 at 10:34 pm
Derrick,
You can find a new jack really cheap here, just search by A65 Power Jack. Here are instructions for taking apart Satellite A60/A65 notebook.
January 16th, 2007 at 7:25 pm
Thanks to my 16 month old, the pin inside of my power jack was broken off inside of the power supply cord. The battery has run out and I can’t charge it. I need to change the power jack on the back of my computer, but need to know what the part number is and where to find the part. I have a toshiba satellite A65. I think I can follow the instructions on the irisvista.com site. Thanks for your help in advance.
January 15th, 2007 at 11:58 pm
Andrew,
Download the maintenance and service guide for HP pavilion ZE4101 notebook here (2.89MB file). This guide has instructions for removing the motherboard. After you remove the motherboard you’ll get an access to the power jack. Find a new jack and replace the broken one.
January 14th, 2007 at 11:19 am
Can someone teach me how to relocate the power jack on my hp ze4101? PLEASE? the power jack broke off because I kept jamming the ac adaptor.
December 23rd, 2006 at 10:11 pm
Sherril,
You said that new power supply is compatible with the laptop, is it a Dell power supply or a generic one? Does it output the same voltage and amperage as the original power supply?
December 22nd, 2006 at 5:24 pm
My husband tried to solder the power supply for my Dell Inspirion 1100, because he just couldnt wait for the new one to come in. He plugged it in and now it wont work. I have my new plug which is compatable with the laptop but all I keep getting is an error that says “Power supply not supported, can only run off of Batter Power” Well my batter is dead, but when the cord is pluged in I Can start the computer and hit F1 to continue (which it will start to load and even get to the desktop screen) and then it will die, or i can hit F2 to go to the setup screen, but I Can’t see where you can change anything about your power supply. Is there anything I Can do to get my computer to realize the power cord that is plugged in is compatable or is my mother board going down the hole? Thankyou for all of your help!
Sherril
December 13th, 2006 at 1:32 pm
Our Toshiba M35x suffered from day one of the “wire wiggles” Everything continued to work but it just took a slight push of the connector to get the thing to charge. No problem really. Fast forward — 6 months — it started taking as must as 10 minutes to get the wire in the “right spot” to get the thing to charge. And once it was there – DON’T MOVE AN EYELASH.
Finally had paid a shop $100 to re-solder the thing. Worked better than new. The shop guy said that if it happens again there is no repair for it.
It happened again. This time during one of the “jitter bug fests” trying to get the right spot, the entire connector inside the laptop broke off and fell back into the case.
I had wanted to do the “pig tell” out the back and now this was my chance. Excellent and basically easy fix. Wow. The wire wiggles are OVER.
Thanks for great info.
I bought EVERYTHING at radio shack tools, solder, soldering iron, DC connector, wire and heat shrink tubing — $27.00.
Well worth the effort.
Thanks again.
October 21st, 2006 at 10:00 am
Thanks so much for your reply. Yes I have thought about powering the laptop through an external mod. I too searched google with no luck. So I guess I will have to try & find a compatible jack that will fit the ac unit.
Thanks
October 20th, 2006 at 3:32 pm
Karen,
I just search on Google for ECS power jacks and I didn’t find any! I wasn’t able to find it even through eBay! That’s weird; apparently not a lot of people have ECS laptops and parts for them are not popular.
Would you consider relocating the power jack outside the laptop base (www.laptoprepair101.com)? I think you can use this technique for any laptop if you can find a similar jack. Read through comments, some people posted very good info for this modification.
October 20th, 2006 at 5:14 am
I’m having trouble trying to locate a dc power jack for an ECS A530_TM5600. Just wondering if there are any compatible jacks that will fit on m/b.
The dc jack fell off my motherboard and the centre pin is missing. Have disassembled laptop and found that there was hardly any solder holding the jack, hence a very unstable & loose connection. Have since lost the jack (doh) and cannot remember what type it was.
I contacted ECS and they were very unhelpful stating that they are not allowed to tell me what part I require!!!
Hope you can let me know of any compatible jacks.
Many Thanks