Comments on: I need to know how to safely remove the power jack and replace it with another one

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:13:28 +0000

I have a HP Pavillion zv5255us, that does not hold a charge I think it is either the battery charger or the power jack. Thinking about doing myself…please help!!

By: RG

RG — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:58:49 +0000

Is it possible to soldier the loose pin of the jack. The pin got pushed in but it gets power if you position the ac adpater. But can the soldiering be done or do I need a new jack.

By: Philip Mc Donald

Philip Mc Donald — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:08:13 +0000

http://www.laptopsockets.co.uk/dc_socket%20replacement,_rebuild.htm Will do the replacement for you for £45 including the socket same day if you cannot get it of your system

they are normally quite easy to remove once you break up the socket, but most boards are now done with lead free solder so you normally need a lead free iron

hope this helps, the message above about the paper clip, isnt a good idea.

By: howard

howard — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:08:11 +0000

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.

By: John C

John C — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:28:12 +0000

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!

By: Wiganer

Wiganer — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:33:12 +0000

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.

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:03:02 +0000

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.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:51:05 +0000

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?

By: Laptop Freak

Laptop Freak — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:28:30 +0000

Naveen,

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?

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.

By: Laptop Freak

Laptop Freak — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:21:08 +0000

Are there any tutorials for acer notebooks how to chance the power jack. i dont find any… pls help

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.