Notebook broken, is fix possible?

The power bar connects to the laptop using a O shaped connector that surrounds this cylindrical pin on the laptop. The pin as snapped off, I have the pin, is it possible to solder the pin back on the laptop?

 

I say no, soldering is not welding it does not have the strength. Possible you could get the "female" part and remove the old one and solder the new one in, I have done with USB plugs. That is the correct way to fix short of paying a shop.

 

If you're talking about the power connector where the AC power brick plugs into the laptop, you're better off fixing it the right way.

If it's under warranty, most likely the manufacturer will fix it for no charge. If it's out of warranty, how hard it is depends on the manufacturer.

I've repaired (replaced) the power connector on IBM T40's/T42's, and on one Sony VIAO laptop. On the IBM the power connector is a separate piece that plugs into the systemboard via a short cable. On the Sony, I had to desolder the old piece and solder in a new receptacle.

You didn't mention which laptop you have, so I did some searching of your previous posts, and I think you have a Dell Vostro 1500. If that's the case, here's where you can buy the part:

http://www.laptopking.com/kingpartdetails.asp?ref=604&category=dcjack

You'll have to desolder and solder in the new jack. It's not particularly hard, but if you've never soldered before I wouldn't recommend you do it. Ask a computer repair shop if they can do it for you if you supply the part.

If you're in the Boston area, buy the part and buy me a case of beer, and I'll do it for you.

 

Haha, unfortunately i live in toronto. The laptop is a compaq nx6110, 2.5 years old.

However, it seems that the notebook's power's connector pin was not broken as in snapped but it had some sort of glue gluing the pin to the metal inside the circular socket.

 

I would check this site out, you can get your power connectors fixed for pretty cheap

http://product.pelltechnology.com/HP_Compaq_nx6110_DC_Power_Jack_Replacement.asp

K-TRON

 

thanks,

I might try my hand at soldering.

 

Unless your a good solderer, I suggest calling them up and asking them if it would be covered under warranty. Usually im a do it myselfer when it comes to these kind of things but I usually wont mess with soldering. Especially if it involved a thousand dollar + notebook

 

I am going to partially agree with those who caution against doing yourself if not good at soldering. As I said I have done a USB, I had not soldered in twenty years and when I had in the past was no kind of expert or overly skilled. The hardest part is going to removing the old part and cleaning (clearing) the old solder. The only way this can be done is with "A solder wick (also desoldering wick or desoldering braid) is a tool for removing solder from any solder joint. Usually, it is a roll of fine, braided 40 or 42awg. wire, typically oxygen free copper, which has been treated with a rosin solder flux". Here is a link to explain the basics. The trick is heating the solder not the board, easier said than done. Steady hands common sense and patience can overcome inexperience. Good luck!

 

I've soldiered a circuit in tech class three years ago to make this led light up lol.

I am going to try it anyways, thanks for the link.

The notebook now is prob only worth 300. i think ill risk it. besides, im a nerd and very excited to solder this thing.

 

Pell Technology (the above link)...
They kept my laptop for 3-4 months and asked me to pay $495 for motherboard replacement (they say), after one more month when I asked if they repaired it they said they don't have the parts, I waited about 2 more weeks and they send the laptop back, (NOT fixed).
Now they will not send me the money back, it is over 2 months since I made this payment, they keep saying that they will refund but they don't do it
10 days ago someone finally answered the phone and asked for the full card number and invoice number and said I will see the refund in few days... they lied again.
As far as I am concerned this is fraud.

 

Yeah, really sorry about that one, I was just referring that guy to get the part from them, not send the laptop their.

Once again, sorry that you had problems, I wont recommend them anymore

K-TRON

 

from what I found so far I found at least 2 more users that had issues with them, I wish I did some research before* I send the money

 

This is becoming a little mission for you. You must be very mad. You should look at the response to your first post on subject.

I would very much appreciate if you do not go thru the entire NBR site for old threads that mention this company and clog the board with them. It's informative value on old posts would be in question. And it's nuisance to everyone else would likely be very high.