Power jack

How to take apart Sony Vaio VGN-S360P and replace broken power jack

In the following guide I explain how to take apart a Sony Vaio VGN-S360P laptop and replace broken power jack (aka power connector or DC jack). I’m not sure if this guide will work for the entire Vaio VGN-S line or laptops but I think it will be pretty close. If you have a different […]

How to take apart Sony Vaio VGN-FZ220 laptop. Replacing power jack.

These instructions explain how to take apart a Sony Vaio VGN-FZ220 series laptop. I had to replace the DC-IN power jack because it was broken. The jack is soldered to the power harness and can be easily replaced if you have basic soldering skills. Use this guide on your own risk.
You can search for spare parts for Sony […]

How to fix power connector in Compaq Presario M2200 notebook

This guide explains how you can fix a problem with the power connector in a Compaq Presario M2200 notebook. This model also known as HP Compaq Pavilion ze2200.
If you are experiencing problems with the power, for example, notebook will not start from AC adapter or it works on AC power for a while and later […]

How to fix power port on Acer Aspier 5000 laptop

You have an Acer Aspire 5000 series laptop. The power port (DC jack) inside the laptop got broken and of course the laptop is out of warranty. What can you do? You can take it to a repair shop and pay tons of money OR fix the laptop yourself.
Thanks to Charles for his Acer Aspire […]

Laptop DC power jack repair techniques. Fix it yourself.

Here are three different laptop DC power jack repair techniques you can use to bring your laptop back to life.
1. The most common technique is resoldering the DC power jack back back on the motherboard. In this case your laptop will look exactly the same as before but the same problem with the power jack […]

Repair laptop power connector yourself

Do you have a problem with the power connector on your laptop and want to know how to fix it yourself? This step-by-step power connector replacement guide will be very helpful for you. The guide will explain how to resolder a loose power connector or replace the connector if it’s broken.
Warning! This guide is only […]

Laptop power jack replacement instructions

If you have a laptop with broken power jack this jack replacement instructions will be very helpful.
The power jack is the socket on the back or on the side of the laptop where you plug the power adapter. If the power jack gets broken the laptop will not start at all or you’ll get a […]