I need to do the same thing to a Toshiba Satellite A70.... I even popped the hood and took a look .... some pretty fine soldering ; don't know if I have the experience to properly do the fix but I was able to repair it enough to charge the battery. I'll have to agree with RyderOCZ *Let someone else do it* ; unless you have the skills GH
Cheers.
Damn, I was hoping to be a hero on this one. The input connector sheared clean off the mobo though, so I don't know if a professional can even resurrect the machine...
A friend has the same exact laptop with the same exact problem. He gave it to me and I told him it was really beyond anything I could comfortably do - soldering is not my thing.
Not sure how the connector sheared off yours, but it was interesting to read so many people having problems with the power connector.
That solder job isn't to bad. But for the job you'll need a really fine tip soldering pin, a magnifying glass, tweezers and a steady hand. Good all around light is also a must. I also recommend getting a good variable wattage soldering iron.
However if you aren't good at soldering I wouldn't recommend tackling this as a first time project. You can do more damage then good. Things that can go potentially wrong. Cold solder joint that creates a short and messes up your laptop beyond repair. Bridged connecting, that causes a short and messes up your laptop beyond repair. To much heat, lifts/melts a trace and damages your laptop beyond repair. Probably a couple more but those are the most common issues, and they aren't that difficult to do by accident.
In this case the risk is higher because you are dealing with the power input so making a bad solder here could create a chain reaction of effects.
If you're willing to pay for shipping, I'll do it for nothing. OR, I can see if Brian is coming to Chi-Town for the Polar Bear dip into frozen Lake Michigan. If so, I could either pick it up from him or drop it off with him.
I have ordered a new jack off of eBay. Once that arrives, I'll send you the new jack and the motherboard (or the laptop, whichever you prefer) along with a suitable token of my appreciation.
I did the same job on mertesn's laptop. It's not too hard. Taking the system apart is the toughest thing (and I had him to that). The soldering was easy, even for a novice like me, but it's best done when you've got somebody around who can lend a 3rd hand. Good luck with it Q.
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Cheers.
Not sure how the connector sheared off yours, but it was interesting to read so many people having problems with the power connector.
You need magnifying glass lamp and a steady hand. I'd do it for you but we are too far for dropping it off.
I have had at least 3 laptops through here that needed this done, although none of them had it actually come off the circuit board.
The problem being is that it didn't fix the issue, so either I did it wrong or it wasn't the problem.
However if you aren't good at soldering I wouldn't recommend tackling this as a first time project. You can do more damage then good. Things that can go potentially wrong. Cold solder joint that creates a short and messes up your laptop beyond repair. Bridged connecting, that causes a short and messes up your laptop beyond repair. To much heat, lifts/melts a trace and damages your laptop beyond repair. Probably a couple more but those are the most common issues, and they aren't that difficult to do by accident.
In this case the risk is higher because you are dealing with the power input so making a bad solder here could create a chain reaction of effects.
http://www.parts-people.com/
They are a "junk yard" for Dells and they have done some very good and reasonable work for several people I know.
Just in case the fun turns into frustration
What kind of bribe will this take... :bigggrin:
THANK YOU.
I have ordered a new jack off of eBay. Once that arrives, I'll send you the new jack and the motherboard (or the laptop, whichever you prefer) along with a suitable token of my appreciation.
THANK YOU!
Did I mention, thanks?
Actually, taking it apart was the most intuitive and least destructive laptop teardown I've ever seen.