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AC jack issues

Discussion in 'Mobile Computing' started by brojohn1611, Oct 20, 2009.

  1. brojohn1611 Newcomer, in training

    The slightest movement and my ac adopter stops charging. I have to unplug it from my laptop and plug it in again. It will continue to charge until I move the computer and than it will stop again
    brojohn1611, Oct 20, 2009
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  2. Ididmyc600 TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,251

    Hi

    you can buy most types of power socket for laptops from ebay..ive done a couple, they are fiddly but replaceable
    Ididmyc600, Oct 20, 2009
    #2

  3. brojohn1611 Newcomer, in training

    Hi
    Thanks for replying
    Are you talking about the piece that solders to the mother board?
    I know very little and have read some about the connection being a piece that has to be soldered to the mother board
    My ac adapter, while plunged into the laptop, is not keeping a constant connection.
    brojohn1611, Oct 20, 2009
    #3

  4. brojohn1611 Newcomer, in training

    is there anyone who has any information for me
    brojohn1611, Oct 20, 2009
    #4

  5. LookinAround TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 7,677   +39

    I know it's common for the AC connection problems on laptops due to solder to m/b break
    I also know (at least in the US) i googled one time a couple years ago to look for repair shops in the US and they were charging $100-$150 to repair (including a 3yr warranty)

    don't know how easy or hard it is to do so yourself
    LookinAround, Oct 20, 2009
    #5

  6. brojohn1611 Newcomer, in training

    Thank you for the reply
    brojohn1611, Oct 20, 2009
    #6
     
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