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    Soldering the power jack?????

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by 6boon9, May 30, 2007.

  1. 6boon9

    6boon9 Newbie

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    OK the laptop is in pieces and the motherboard is removed so I can get to the power jack bit.. but a couple of prongs from the old broken one are still attached how can I remove these? And fit the new power jack.

    Is soldering my only option?

    Cheers
     
    6boon9, May 30, 2007
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Yes. You need the soldered connection to pass the electricity.

    If you heat up the old prongs (on at a time) sufficient to melt the solder then you can push the remains out of the holes. Don't apply the heat for longer than absolutely because you may start to heat up other nearby components.

    You can buy devices for sucking up hot solder or special braid which is meant to mop up hot solder.

    And when you have got the new jack in place, fill up the gaps between the jack (bits of car will be enough) and the computer's casing so there won't be any risk of movement and more damage. (I've seen this same problem on the Fujitsu S series).

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 30, 2007
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