Very nice video. I wish I would have seen it years ago having tossed various electronics away with similar problems. Do you remember what tip you used to replace the original?
Does it help during the de-solder (removing) process to add some extra flux to the braided wick and/or to the solder points?🤔 Thanks & great tutorial. Is it a good idea to lightly wipe the contacts with the flux cleaner or IPA before mounting? Have a Lenovo laptop with the power plug broken off in the DC jack. I also subbed. Also want to put some kapton tape around the sensitive areas close to the port. Thanks 🤓
I'm just starting out soldering and I was trying to solder an old laptop and once I soldered on the new port it started to spark when I plugged it in any ideas to what I have done wrong?
I performed this repair successfully, but now my screen flickers. In your opinion, is this a result of a poor soldering job (not all pins being conducted properly) or could this be a result of soldering points touching each other?
Adam Moffett Not sure if I can't see what the laptop is doing. If you take the battery out does it still flicker or shut down? I'm assuming this didn't happen at all before the repair?
Pomeroy DC Jack Repair I actually figured it out. I had a couple connections that weren't making full contact. I took it apart checked my connections and everything worked fine.
I'm using an Aoyue 469, RadioShack 60/40 solder, and RadioShack desoldering braid, and I can't get the DC jack solder on my Gateway M-6750 to come completely out. What could I be doing wrong? I'm thinking of just upgrading to a Hakko FX-888D.
I'm using RadioShack desoldering braid and I forgot to mention I was using a non-stock 2.4mm chisel tip. I even tried a 3.2mm, and it still didn't work. I see you're using Chem-Wik in this video, perhaps I should buy some of that, or do you have any other recommendations?
@@pomeroypowerjackrepair I've only ever used the radio shack brand and I know and agree it's garbage. I never understood why it worked so poorly but I just placed an order for the type you use in this video. I need to desolder and remount and resolder a new AC jack. Aggravating thing may have fried the MBR on a hard drive I have.
Thanks! I'll be trying it myself soon. Lenovo doesn't want to cover my warranty for their crappy DC jack they put in their legion y540 laptop and when they sent me over to geek squad of course they say its physical damage but they want to replace the whole motherboard. I confirmed it was just the DC jack that is broken too. Try quoting me $440! I might be contacting you instead cause i'll prolly F this shit up
Highly underrated video on TH-cam. Awesome job, sir.
Thank you! I was just trying to make a no bs video on exactly what I do every time.
What type of soldering tool are you using? It looks like it has a flat circular tip, as if it's specially made for this. Got a link?
Very nice video. I wish I would have seen it years ago having tossed various electronics away with similar problems. Do you remember what tip you used to replace the original?
+Jim Tepin Thank you! I believe it's a flat head style tip. Can't remember the name of it.
Nice video. The temperature is 700degrees Fahreheit?
+Salomon teneighty Thanks! Yes, around there usually.
Thank you for making this video. Theres a lot of great information in here.
+nick55durkee Glad it helped, thanks!
Does it help during the de-solder (removing) process to add some extra flux to the braided wick and/or to the solder points?🤔 Thanks & great tutorial. Is it a good idea to lightly wipe the contacts with the flux cleaner or IPA before mounting? Have a Lenovo laptop with the power plug broken off in the DC jack. I also subbed. Also want to put some kapton tape around the sensitive areas close to the port. Thanks 🤓
Flux and adding extra solder before you start de-soldering is great. I do that on pretty much every job I do.
@@pomeroypowerjackrepair ok thank you 🤓
I'm just starting out soldering and I was trying to solder an old laptop and once I soldered on the new port it started to spark when I plugged it in any ideas to what I have done wrong?
You got a short you made on the board.
Might be your motherboard conpletely unusable
I performed this repair successfully, but now my screen flickers. In your opinion, is this a result of a poor soldering job (not all pins being conducted properly) or could this be a result of soldering points touching each other?
Adam Moffett Not sure if I can't see what the laptop is doing. If you take the battery out does it still flicker or shut down? I'm assuming this didn't happen at all before the repair?
Pomeroy DC Jack Repair I actually figured it out. I had a couple connections that weren't making full contact. I took it apart checked my connections and everything worked fine.
Could the desoldering be done with a 25w iron? or needs to be higher tempreture to desolder the factory solder?
I'm not sure about wattages because I deal with specific temps but 25 is low and probably won't melt it properly.
@@iheuzio problem is those irons aren't giving off consistent and accurate temperature but it could work.
I'm using an Aoyue 469, RadioShack 60/40 solder, and RadioShack desoldering braid, and I can't get the DC jack solder on my Gateway M-6750 to come completely out. What could I be doing wrong? I'm thinking of just upgrading to a Hakko FX-888D.
What braid are you using? The radio shack brand stuff really doesn't work well. Also, using a flathead tip vs. the stock ones is very important.
I'm using RadioShack desoldering braid and I forgot to mention I was using a non-stock 2.4mm chisel tip. I even tried a 3.2mm, and it still didn't work.
I see you're using Chem-Wik in this video, perhaps I should buy some of that, or do you have any other recommendations?
@@pomeroypowerjackrepair I've only ever used the radio shack brand and I know and agree it's garbage. I never understood why it worked so poorly but I just placed an order for the type you use in this video. I need to desolder and remount and resolder a new AC jack. Aggravating thing may have fried the MBR on a hard drive I have.
wow... I am working on the exact same board out of an UX31A
Great video, that's what I'm looking for, thanks
My computer does not turn on as I can know that this is the one that is damaged
i replaced mine then when i plugged in the charger it went on fire
Thanks for this!
good video. thanks.
Glad it helped!
very helpful
Thanks! I'll be trying it myself soon. Lenovo doesn't want to cover my warranty for their crappy DC jack they put in their legion y540 laptop and when they sent me over to geek squad of course they say its physical damage but they want to replace the whole motherboard. I confirmed it was just the DC jack that is broken too. Try quoting me $440! I might be contacting you instead cause i'll prolly F this shit up
hows it going everyone.. can anyone tell me where i can find a website where they sell DC jacks for laptops?
lo puedes buscar en ebay.
eBay, aliexpress
Thank you
Fantastic video! Next time go for audio guidance.
Good video but bad close ups.
Yes, I need to get some better close ups and angles to better illustrate what I'm doing, going to improve it.
way too fast
You can always pause and go back to stuff. Sorry and thanks for the feedback.
Sure, Im coming to youtube to learn how to solder but "this should be done by a professional"... a professional doesnt need these videos.
Haha true, just a disclaimer saying I didn't warn you :)