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In this article I will show you the laptop hack : repair laptop power jack with ease trick, which is a how to repair a loose or disconnected DC connection in your laptop computer tip. So I say, laptop hack. After you read this, you’ll be able to make the repair yourself without the assistance of a costly computer repair technician. On a side note; I have done this repair many times, and am comfortable with doing opening my laptop. If you feel uncomfortable doing repair to your laptop, seek out the help of a professional. As with all computer repairs, there is a chance that you could permanently damage your computer. So please be careful.

The first step in laptop power jack repair is to take your computer apart and make sure to remove the motherboard. You can find the instructions on just how to perform this laptop hack by visiting your laptop manufacturer’s website. You’ll need the following tools: 1 Soldering iron (Set at around 800-850 F), Standard rosin core solder, De-soldering pump, 99% isopropyl alcohol, 1 clean tooth brush, 1 new DC power jack. Note: The underlined terms are things that you can research, online for a picture, in order for you to make your repair.

What we are going to do is de-solder the power-jack from the motherboard and clean all of the contacts. After that we are going to solder it back, thus fixing your laptops power issue.

Start by add some fresh solder to all 3 of the contact points. By doing this, you’ll make removing the old solder much easier. Next you heat up one of the contact point, and use the de-soldering pump to remove all of the soldering. Repeat this step on the other two contact points.

Very gently grab hold of the power-jack and try to remove it without apply much, if any, force. Most likely you’ll have to do this a few time, as there still will be some soldering left between the motherboard and the power jack. If you apply to much force when removing the power-jack you can damage the internal copper sleeve, so try to avoid that if possible.

After the power-jack has been removed, clean off all the contacts using a knife. Then apply a fresh coating of solder onto the clean contacts. Also if you have any residue on the motherboard, you can clean this off using a toothbrush. While this is not required, it does make your repair job look much cooler.

Next apply a thin layer of fresh solder on each of the power-jack terminals, make sure to do this on both sides of the motherboard. Then install the power-jack back into the motherboard. Make sure the power-jack ins on a flat surface to insure that the contact points are even and that there is no space. Now solder the contact points, sealing the power-jack in place, and your done! All that’s left is for you to put the motherboard back into place and enjoying the success of your laptop power jack repair.