M17X R2 DC jack replacement/repair

Hi Guys,

The DC jack on my M17X R2 has come loose on the system board and needs repair.

I have two questions which hopefully someone can help with

1) Is this the right jack?

DC Power Jack for Alienware M17X-R2 small jack [alienwareM17X-R2small] - $30.00 : Power Jack, Power Jacks for all Laptop makes and models

2) Does it need a soldering job and is there a guide available? I did the search and nothing popped up.

Any tips greatfully received.

Thanks in advance all.

 

Hi, that's the correct jack but you can find cheaper on e.bay
And yes, you'll have to do some soldering.
You'll have to remove the motherboard and you'll see it right there, an easy job.

Cheers

 

Thanks.

Can you point me to the right one on Ebay. I did a search for M17X R2 Power jack but nothing comes up.

 

Here you go:
NEW ALIENWARE M17-R1 MOTHERBOARD DC POWER JACK OEM PJ30 | eBay

DC Power Jack PORT ALIENWARE M17-R1 MOTHERBOARD | eBay

I know it says M17 but they are the same. So for 30$ you can buy 5

Cheers

 

Thanks. So the R1 and R2 jacks are the same. Thanks.

 

Sure, no problem.
Yes the M17 (Alienware), M17x and the M17x R2 etc. jacks are the same.
Even with some HP laptops.