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Re: Replacement AC adapter for laptop said by Mchart:Doesn't sound like the actual adapter is broken. It sounds like the solder between the DC input jack and the motherboard is kaput. We ended up getting it repaired by a local place... Cost $150 !!  From checking around the internet, the lowest price I saw was $100-125 + shipping so this wasn't too terrible. He also replaced the 90' plug on the AC adapter that we broke by "wiggling" and flexing the connection in the last days in order to make a (brief) connection.
He didn't replace the jack itself as it was just the solder connection that was broken. We talked on the phone about reinforcing it, if that was even possible, but he didn't know what he'd do until he started. He did say he would "jumper" it so that if the solder that holds it in place breaks again, it would maintain electric contact as a backup. It really isn't meant to be a long-term fix, but just a backup until we have it repaired (again ... if we decide to). |
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| I'm glad you got it fixed. Actually, though not "cheap" you were a bit lucky. It is not unusual for the break to actually be at the motherboard itself.
I did not mean to suggest that the laptop should last no longer than the warranty...1 year would be a pretty short life-span...but I am simply saying that these things do happen (hell, thats why they have warranties!), and in fact, from forums at Dell, HP/Compaq, Gateway, Acer, Toshiba etc., various models have been succeptible to this exact problem.
I never used to even think about how I plugged in the ac adapter, or if I was putting strain on the connection, but now I am very concious of that after hearing/seeing so many occurrences similar to you experienced.
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