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kennethk

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Are ac inputs on laptops generally soldered onto the main motherboard of the unit? This laptops all bent to hell and has to have it a certain angle before it gets a charge. Any other methods to replacing it other than buying a whole new motherboard?

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Many of the AC adapters are soldered directly to the motherboard, others are "snap-in".  Depends on the brand, model and make of the OEM motherboard.  You can usually find replacement jacks and it's just a matter of being pretty competent with a soldering iron.

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I moved mine out of the place but since then it has been working fine for long time..

It happened one day I throwed very hard from the cable and well ..that was what caused it.. but thanks god it keeps working.

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Can you solder?

 

You don't even have to be a pro. Hard part is getting the old jack out - to make it easier you can take it out in parts. There is usually 2 mounts that hold the outer casing of the jack to the motherboard, 1 in the center for the pin and at least one for the inner 'cylinder'.

 

Continuing to use ti this way can lead to arcing which will cause damage. I've seen melting for instance :yucky:

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