DC Jack questions

Let me state first that I did search the forums for help before posting. I've looked up stuff as well, but I need live people to answer my novice questions.

I don't mess with my notebooks too much beyond replacing or adding easy parts. However, twice, I have run into problems with DC jacks going bad and needing replaced. I have looked up tutorials and it does look easy. However, I'm a bit uneasy with the idea of de/resoldering. While it looks like gluing with metal, it's unfamiliar territory.

My problem with my DC jack is that I have to prop the cord higher than the jack so it hits the proper angle. The one thing I'm lost on is which part of the DC jack I need to replace. I don't fully understand the anatomy of one, since I've seen them with and without a cord. I know the exact part I need, but which should I get & replace?

 

The entire DC jack must be replaced as a unit.

 

I figured as much. It was my instinct, considering what was happening.

 

This is the time you need to include photos so we understand exactly what you're talking about.

Nevertheless, this is typically not a user replaceable item (although my AC cord is). Once it goes bad, as mentioned above, the entire unit needs to be replace. Since you're interested in being handy, just put that energy in building a support bridge so your next unit will outlast your machines.

 

I didn't deem a photo necessary because all I've done is have the laptop sitting on a surface, the cord plugged in, and a box from an old jewelry purchase lifting the cord for me. If you mean the DC jack unit needs pried off, along with the cord attached, and have it replaced, I know the steps to take since I've seen dozens of videos and a few photo walk-throughs. I'm only tentative at doing it since it's new ground for me since I used to work more on desktops than laptops.

As of right now, I'm pretty sure something like this is all I need to replace. I don't see how a support bridge is helpful since it's the female bit that holds the male component on the AC adapter that's damaged.

 

Did you look inside the computer to see how the DC jack is fixed? Is it soldered onto a board or connected with a short cable? The former is more vulnerable to damage (and more difficult to replace).

John

 

It's been a few months since I last opened it up. Though I do remember it being soldered. I know those are harder to replace. I've seen a video of a "cousin" to my model with a jack replacement. The models are almost twins, including the jack area. The tech repairing it had to pry the jack out after fully desoldering it. Adding the new one looked easier than taking the old one out. The next time I clean the innards I'll take a photo of it. I never bothered to before since, at the time, I didn't have any problems.

 

Well if you try it let us know how it turns out. And if you can, include photos so we can all learn something. Well me anyway.

 

I had to look up a bookmark I had on a part I once bought, but the laptop I have is the Samsung NP305E5C (if not 300). What confused me for awhile was whether or not the unit comes with a cable or is by itself, since the jacks I kept finding were just the metal piece by itself. If any of you have worked on it before, perhaps you'll know it before I take a photo. I need to do a cleaning soon, so I figure I may kill 2 birds and all that jazz. Thanks for the feedback so far. I'd love to just by a dream-top, but I never am able to set the funds aside for it.

 

Does the bottom of your laptop look like that?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqvUK3U11Hs

If yes, there is no cable attached to the power jack

 

Oups sorry. double post