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How to fix laptop power jack without soldering [Full guide]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Laptopsmake our day-by-day life so much easier. We can take these miniature powerhouses with us wherever we go, stored in our backpacks. Convenience is key when it comes to modern life.
Most importantly, we need access to information on the fly. Many of us travel a lot, therefore we need to organize our time properly in order to keep up with work and deadlines.
It is so much easier to do all of these when you have access to alaptopor a notebook.
Completing tasks has never been easier since you can quickly take out your device and start working, either while traveling by train, or by bus.
However, your device must function properly. One of the worst problems that you could encounter is running out of battery.
Even more, if your power jack stops working you won’t be able to charge yourlaptop, consequently being unable to use it. Here is a list of solutions for such an issue.
How can I fix my laptop power jack without soldering it?
1. Check if your laptop battery is working
Sometimes the power jack is not the actual problem. Yourlaptopmight be having a faulty battery. You can check if the battery is the problem by simply removing it and plugging in your power adapter.
Without a battery, your device will not be able to run without a constant supply of power.
Do not plug your power adapter from your outlet thinking it will still work, because you will be cutting your laptop’s power supply, thus causing it to turn off.
2. Check your battery life through CMD
Now you should know how to check your battery’s condition. The higher the percentage, the healthier the battery.
If you’re having trouble accessing Command Prompt as an admin, then you better take a closer look at this guide.
3. Check the power adapter
You need to check if your AC adapter isn’t acting up before you try to fix your power jack.
For those who don’t know, a multimeter is a tool used to measure voltages. You can buy theAstroAI Digital Multimeterright away, if you don’t have any on hand already.
4. Open up your laptop’s case
Disassembling and fiddling with your laptop’s components by yourself is risky. Take matters into your own hands only if you are well informed aboutlaptops.
If you’re not experienced enough, contact a specialist. This last step is the last resort before you start searching for the nearestlaptopservice.
You need to check the inside of your laptop and make sure that your power jack hasn’t moved. Sometimes the jack will shift its position, thus making the contact with the AC adapter difficult.
Constantly look for any physical damage to your power jack. If you find any serious damage that could be preventing a stable connection, it might mean that the power jack is compromise.
In such a case, it needs to be replaced, so do not hesitate to seek help from a specialist.
These are the ways in which you can repair your power jack if it’s faulty, without needing to solder it.
If you feel like adding a piece of your mind or giving any feedback to us, make sure to write it in the comments section below.
Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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