Comments on: How to disassemble Asus N53S. Fixing DC power jack.

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 16:55:13 +0000

In reply to Marty. Hi Marty, thank you for saying that. I edited the guided and added your comment in the step 5.

By: Marty

Marty — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:40:28 +0000

you forgot about a screw in between steps 1&2 it is located from battery bay all and all i dont need to unscrew it anymore as i ripped it off

By: Chaika Yurij

Chaika Yurij — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 15:33:04 +0000

have Asus u56e – I burned this transistor (see photo ) and I do not see the marking on it. Could you tell me which transistor
photo go to – https://yadi.sk/i/rJ4FmXc7mefBE

By: Dutchman

Dutchman — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:53:52 +0000

Thank you very much! I just bought a new powerjack, followed your instructions and the laptop is working again! Costed me 20 dollar for a new powerjack and totally about 1,5 hour work. Thanks!

By: Senhor das Moscas

Senhor das Moscas — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 22:14:43 +0000

Thank you,

With your carefully detailed pictures, it was the most easy notebook I fixed for a brother-in-law.
In return he uncloged my toiled, I am so happy! 😀
Success to you

By: Col

Col — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 12:37:00 +0000

I thank you immensely for your instructions. I blamed the power problem as the result of falling when a small, fragile table broke under the load of the laptop. When inspecting the power socket, I believe the centre connection was broken as a consequence of stress from manufacturer. I called Asus service and was merely told the case was clicked as well as the screws after which I subsequently could see screws under the keyboard had to be removed, but with no obvious way to remove the keyboard. Unfortunately, once freed, only a few of the keyboard retainers were re-usable. I’m a retired computer and electronics tech and like my Asus N53SV but, after a disastrous upgrade to W10, this was not a pleasant way to spend many hours.

Thanks again…

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 23:50:00 +0000

I am having the same problem too, slowly losing responsiveness to power jack. have to wiggle it and set it just right for it to power.. Laptop is still great and would love to get another good year out of it but i’m not sure whther to try soldering or just buy this $15 board off amazon.

By: Jean-Luc

Jean-Luc — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 08:07:29 +0000

Thanks for this tutorial. I have a similar problem: the battery does not charge any longer, and the DC adapter does not provide any power to turn on the laptop.
I assume it is either the DC power jack or the power board. Isn’t it preferable to change the whole power board (especially if I am likely not expert enough to solder the power jack)?
Thanks.

By: Janet Magenta

Janet Magenta — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 04:53:37 +0000

Adapter seemed OK, so I replaced the power jack card. The new power jack seems to hold the input cable a lot more firmly – doesn’t move at all, so hopefully it will last as long as the laptop (3 + years so far, fingers crossed).

Unfortunately I lost wi-fi somewhere in the process. Took it apart two more times trying to fix that but could see absolutely nothing wrong, so ended up with a $15 usb wi-fi to keep the laptop going. I would suggest that having some kapton tape on hand would be a good idea. A couple of pieces I have moved in the course of 5 dissemblings would no longer hold so I have had to do the best I can with getting the various cables and connectors held down.

Thanks once again for all your help.

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Fri, 29 May 2015 15:33:12 +0000

In reply to Janet Magenta. @ Janet Magenta, This problem can be related to the DC jack or AC adapter. Test the AC adapter with a voltmeter. If power cuts off when you move the power cable, probably it's bad adapter.