How Do You Repair The Power Jack On A Dell Laptop?
The power jack used by Dell on all laptops is three proprietary jacks which are manufactured by Foxconn. To repair the power jack on a Dell laptop, you have to be knowledgeable of all aspects of the assembly of the computer. If you are experienced enough to do such repairs, following the suggestions below will assist you in repairing the power jack on a Dell laptop. Take out the motherboard of the computer. Follow the manufacturer’s directions. Desolder the power jack from your motherboard that you have already taken out from the laptop. Both the motherboard and the power jack have to be cleaned properly and then soldered again. Desolder all three contacts with new solders. This will make the old solders easier to remove. Hold the power jack and carefully remove from the motherboard. When the power jack is successfully removed, clean the oxidized contacts with a sharp metal object. Apply a coat of solder to the contacts. Clean the power jack, and place the solders to all sides of the m
