Tim, Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your step-by-step video was easy to follow and the close-up shots of the components was very helpful. The fact that you included info. on modifying the bracket that covers the power jack definitely saved me some grief :) Without ever having disassembled my laptop before, I was able to successfully replace the jack without any issues. I truly appreciate your help :) Thanks again & have a lovely day, Kristin :)
could not figure out for the life of me why the power supply kept throwing the safety circuit. never thought about the grounding clip shorting it out, thank you my friend
If you are going to take on a power jack repair for the first time I would say this model would be the perfect one to start with. No soldering involved. Just follow my video step by step and you should be fine. Just make sure you order the jack after the broken one is out. That way you can match it up with the one you order online. Good Luck
Excellent instructive video with tips to make the process easy and to keep out of trouble. Even with all screws removed, however, the tight-fitting case was a bit tricky to get apart the first time around.Yes, because of this video, l have been called on to repair more than one. Wish all instructional videos could be this detailed and easy to use. FIVE STARS !!!
Much appreciated, I will be attempting this same repair on a Sony Vaio PCG-71314L in the next week. I will be sure to keep everyone posted on how this works out. Thank you!!
Thanks so much for posting this! Just completed the replacement of my DC jack. This is the exact computer I have and it now works like a champ! Great instruction!
I would first confirm that your power adapter itself is working. Use a mutimeter to confirm or try a known good power adapter. I would also remove the battery and try powering on with only the power adapter plugged in. Good luck. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this video Tim. I've been meaning to refurb an old laptop for a while, the main problem being that the charging port broke. I've become a lot more confident in my CPU hardware maintenance in the last year or so, and will gladly attempt to fix this problem myself now, thanks to your excellent tutorial.
Thanks Tim - excellent break down. I've got a Sony PCG - 8158P which appears to have been dropped and caught by the power supply cord before the laptop hit the floor. As such, the aluminium or cast muck metal frame holding the power jack has snapped off leaving the power jack to float around in the side of the laptop. Do you know if it is possible to get replacements for the mounting frame for the power jack?
Hi Tim, your guide was most helpful to me when fixing my dc jack. The steps were different for dis-assembly because I have a different model (PCG-61A11L), but was more or less the same. I installed the new jack but now for some reason my VAIO won't turn on? It shows the charging light is on when I plug it in, but I only get a response from the laptop when I take my battery out and put it back in. The screen and other lights turn on and turn right back off in about 5 secs. Any suggestions?
Thank you for your reply. In my case the center of the socket is damaged. The center piece is missing exposing 2 pins. Yesterday I had trouble finding the full cable. I finally did find the cable for about $7 on eBay and ordered it. Thanks, Ken
Thanks so much Tim. I finally got around to doing this and everything worked great in terms of replacing the jack. Got power to the computer, but now its telling me it can't find the operating system. Any ideas?
love this vid, helped me replace my jack on my vaio pcg f12. only prob is i have to angle the charger cable a certain way before charge light comes on. is there a way to stabilise the new jack so itll just charge without having to wiggle it ??
Thank you, this helped me fix one of my two problems. My laptop works now, when plugged in. Unfortunately, it is unable to "detect" any battery(new or old) that I put in it. It only stays on as long as it's plugged in. At this point, I'm almost certain that there's something wrong with the area where the battery connects to the board. Is this fixable? I would appreciate a little help in determining my options. I have a vaio, the same one in this video. Thank you again.
Nice job Tim, I tend to put some heat shrink sleeving over any exposed terminals on new power jacks. (just to be on the safe side) Thanks for the great video.
Sorry for the delayed response. Unfortunately I believe that you have a issue with the charging circuit on the motherboard. The only way that I repair that is by replacing the motherboard. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video. Had the exact same problem with the exact same model. It's a shame I don't have the power plug. But thanks anyway. Cheers from Brazil!
Thanks for the video. You mention using a voltmeter to check for shorts, how would you do that on this model. Thanks. (Reason I ask is that I put mine back together and now there's no power whatsoever, so hoping there's a short somewhere).
***** You can test for voltage where the jack is plugged into the board. I would test on the pin side under the board where the jack is plugged into. You do this of course while the power cord is plugged in being careful not to cross + and - . You should be reading 19v
I have this exact model laptop. Unfortunately, I've had had my power jack replaced twice by an authorized Sony technician. The thing is, I've had nothing but issues with my Mobo and GPU since the repairs. Sony says they can't help since I'm now out of warranty. My question is what exactly would/could happen if the metal bracket were to ground out the jack?
I'm glad that I have seen this. I haven't been able to use my laptop for a year because of this issue. I have asked several people who are more computer smart that I am, and who have experience fixing computers about this problem and both said that I would have to replace the motherboard. So, being short on money I haven't considered doing that until now, but after seeing this I realize it is not a motherboard problem. At one point, or with other laptops, was replacing the motherboard the correct solution?
Im repairing a broken laptop for a friend, and that bracket you had to modify (as well as the original connector you screwed into it) is missing entirely. I ordered a replacement power port (missing cable included), but can I just leave that bracket out completely?
I have Sony VAIO PCG-91311L. The power jack is broken. I try to replace it. Cloud you tell me where I can get right power jack for my laptop? I have searched on the Internet, but cannot find right one. Thank you!
Great Video men i a IT students and having a problem with my Sony vaio and i cant find the documentation of the Pc this video show me very good how to replace the DC jack thank a lot
Hey, great video! my Viao is the same model and i think the power jack is the issue. the green power light will flash off and on, and no post screens appear. just flashes. is the jack the issue?
+Master Don Doesn't sound like the jack. Remove the battery and try. You will have to measure voltage from the adapter and where the jack plugs into the board.
Thanks for the video. Have a Sony VAIO PCG-81114L. Instructions were basically identical. Save me a bunch of money switching out a part that cost me $12 on amazon myself. Only thing I did differently from the video was not remove the keyboard or the ram.
Hi Tim. I'm was wondering... I need to repair (or have repaired) my power jack and this makes it look pretty simple. I'm not really a computer whiz or anything and am wondering, would it be crazy to do this myself having very little experience? I don't want to ruin an expensive laptop. Also, if its not too hard, are there any additional tips you have for a novice?
Tim, yer a champion. It just so happens I've got a PCG-81111W, very close to the model you repaired so deftly.I've no doubt I can manage it, but where on earth can I source a new jack and harness like yours?The systems are virtually identical they might as well be the same.Can you help? Is there a part number? I am tearing my hair out?Thanks,Robert
my vaio (same model) has got a blinking power light when i plug the charger and it doesn't turn on. does it mean that the power jack is broken or another hardware problem? (i've already tried remove the battery and use another charger)
Excellent video, thanks to this I've added a year or two more to my vaio, especially relevant now that Sony has pulled out of the laptop market. Gave it a good cleanout too. The only thing I did differently was I didn't see the need to remove the keyboard, but apart from that thanks a ton!
Great video! Question: Is there any reason at 10:10 you didn't add some electrical tape or some other non-conductive material between your modified bracket and the metal lead for extra safety? Would it cause a heat problem? is it just not necessary?
Hi I have the VAIO VPCF136FM/B but I removed the ower jack from a vaio sr 390 but it does not have the ground wire that I saw in your vidoe can i still use it or will my latop crash and burn
Great I was looking for something like that long time ago. How much is the new Power Jack?, and does it suit for another Sony Vaio model? Mine is VPCEA16FA.
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I am about to repair my nieces laptop and it is this EXACT make and model with the exact same problem. I love the flat gray/black flat tool that you are using. IT appears as though one side has a flat prying surface and the other a pointed end. Can you tell me where I can get that exact tool PLEASE?
I will soon be doing the same repair to my mothers laptop. She dropped it and it cracked the dc jack and broke off the plastic where the screw for the ground lead goes into. Is there any possible way to work around this?
maynardjesus You could try just not grounding the power jack cable. That is there for extra grounding protection however it is not necessary. Of course if you could find a way to get that cable grounded it would be a better way to go.
Hello, i made the replacement like in youre video. I have a strong "whining" (like cpu whining) from the replaced dc Jack when the laptop is idling. Its definitly from the DC Jack, because when i trun the cable it changes the noise and i hear it really clearly and i get crazy from it. do you have the same? the original one was quiet.
Hello, my name is David and I live in Brazil, working in a technical assistance on notebooks and I have a Sony Vaio PCG-81114L, initially he did not recognize the battery, but I changed the CI Charger (BQ24753A) and he now he recognizes, it shows charging but does not charge. My operational system is Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bits. On Vaio Control Center my battery shows as Critical, i change the battery but nothing change, Can you help me?
So I did this repair without modifying the power jack bracket. I forced fit and I think I left metal contacting metal. What did I likely mess up in the motherboard by doing that. The power adapter does not want to play with the laptop anymore.
i have the same laptop..can i get the part number for the replacement jack? or can i order direct from you. I'm tired of placing heavy books on my jack just to keep it charging.
Hello, Mr.Tim I have a Sony Vaio PCG-7133l and I’m trying to do the same exact thing your doing, so my concern is my laptops older then this one, so how can I make sure I order the right size, and release the bottom port from its hindges safely 2/sided plates
TimsComputerRepair I got to it safely, now I'm just stuck on a part that's locking the power jack in place, but I was able to safely unplug it, the only mishap I had thankfully nothing major, was the plastic bracket that just snapped from the thing, (trying to use force to open the laptop to try to gain access, but it still opens and closes no problem, I sent a email to show you the progress hoping for some advice on your recommendation, I'm trying to learn how to repair computers (something I'm very interested in learning)
on ebay one can get the Jack without the wires for 6 dollars then you don't have to tear down the laptop, just remove the long speaker grill, then unsolder the old wires, resolder to the new jack
hey tim, i have the same problem. i ordered a dc jack that is exactly like yours, i did your mod and all, and it works, but if i wobble it a little it still disconnects sometimes... could it be the charger's jack that expanded a little inside and sometimes doesn't make contact? dunno if buying another charger will solve it for me :/ thanks for video, helped me going inside without fearing to damage it
I have a PCG-81214L, I noticed I can buy just the black socket. Is there enough play such I could cut off the bad socket and solder on the new one. Would save time opening the bottom of the laptop. The socket is less than $5, thanks
TimsComputerRepair Ran into an issue because my Sony has a CD-ROM. I'm having an issue removing the back panel in that area. Much thanks if you could offer advice.
Paul Englander Depends on the model. If all of the screws are out from the bottom I have seen where there may be a screw under the keyboard that is securing the back panel. Try removing the keyboard first but remember. NEVER FORCE ANYTHING!
I have a PCG 81214L. I have fixed the power jack and keyboard. All has been good for a few months but since yesterday i can no longer power up. No lights on laptop. Battery must be good since it worked the day before. I have tried a couple power supplies still dead. Removed battery and tried to power up with just power supply, no luck. No lights anywhere other than light on power supply. Any thoughts? Can not find much on this laptop. If my CMOS battery died would that prevent any power up action? No lights dead.
..hmm.. I purchased Vaio VGN FW 448J/B while ago as a back up tool. The power jack was busted already. At first i gave it to the pro in town to deal with it . They were able only to try to secure it in place with silicon . Waste of money. And they refuse to do by my recommended solution . So at the end I have to do it by my self. I could not get the proper parts except to buy the whole casing . So i decided to run "extension" cable out of the PC and let it hangs down - it doesn't look very nice but it works 100%
I disconnected the cmos battery and I was able to boot to a point because my hard drive was in. I get a message stating no operating system found. If I connect the cmos battery I can boot one more time but after that no more until I disconnect the cmos battery again then connect or leave disconnected. What I did next was connect the laptop battery, connect the cmos battery and then and only then I was able to boot multiple times. I put it all back together and its been working. I can't figure out why just adding the laptop battery along with the power supply made the difference?
I've got a machine with the same issue (I can see the two pins where the AC Adapter gets plugged in, so I guess the plastic barrel part has been lost) but I don't have the AC adapter itself - anyone know which model adapter to buy? The machine's a VPCF130D, PCG-81214L. 19.5V input. The power jack that gets installed inside the laptop seems to be readily available on Amazon, Ebay, etc.
answered my own question regarding the power supply. A friend has the same laptop, working, and has the power supply. I had a look and it has these numbers on it: pa-1900-12SY, and vgp-AC19V35, Input: 100-240V~1.5A, 50/60Hz, Output: 19.5V 4.7A, I've read that it's a 4.4mm barrel for the connector. I assume it doesn't have to be a Sony original - any power supply with the same output voltage and amps and the same size barrel connector should work. For my own case I'm going to need to buy both a new power supply and the new power jack part Tim describes in his video.
Thanks for this video. Mine finally ust stopped working after all the "sweet spots" wore out. i have my prongs bent inwards to hold iyt firmly until i can get my replacement part. Again, thank you for this video. You know how it is im sure, when your prized PC dies and you dont have the finds to go buy a new one.
Hello my friend, first congrats by the video, helpful for users with difficulties. I have two problems with my Sony VAIO VPC-F136FM, the first one I solved with your video, the second I hope you can help me, the problem: My laptop doesn't recognize the battery (is not the battery, I tested another one), in Windows (8.1) said that the battery is connected, but the charger not, if I remove the charger the laptop is turned off. If I unplugged the battery Windows says that the battery isn't connected, just the charger. Some app recognize the battery normally, but when I remove the charger turn off. What can be the problem? I appreciate your help.
I have the same model laptop as you, i know exactly what it is. The issue relates to 2 drivers: the Sony Notebook Utilities and the Sony Shared Library, the order by which they are installed is CRUCIAL, the Sony Shared Library NEEDS to be installed first, then the Sony Notebook Utilities. The problem you are having is because windows 8 probably installed them out of order. Another big problem too is that the Sony Shared Library is "notebook specific" you HAVE to use the one specific for your laptop, if you download any other Sony Shared Library it will not indicate to you that is not for your laptop model. Even if you uninstall the shared library and the notebook utilities it is not going to work even if you clean the registry, your only fix is to format the hard drive and reinstall windows. Also because of the Sony Shared Library driver that is needed to be installed, Windows 8.1 will never work properly on the VPCF-136fm, i tried to get it to work... you can manually exclude the Shared Library and the Notebook Utilities drivers but then your laptop will not work properly in windows 8.1. Your battery is fine, is all a drivers issue
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Tim,
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your step-by-step video was easy to follow and the close-up shots of the components was very helpful. The fact that you included info. on modifying the bracket that covers the power jack definitely saved me some grief :) Without ever having disassembled my laptop before, I was able to successfully replace the jack without any issues. I truly appreciate your help :)
Thanks again & have a lovely day,
Kristin :)
could not figure out for the life of me why the power supply kept throwing the safety circuit. never thought about the grounding clip shorting it out, thank you my friend
If you are going to take on a power jack repair for the first time I would say this model would be the perfect one to start with. No soldering involved. Just follow my video step by step and you should be fine. Just make sure you order the jack after the broken one is out. That way you can match it up with the one you order online. Good Luck
Excellent instructive video with tips to make the process easy and to keep out of trouble. Even with all screws removed, however, the tight-fitting case was a bit tricky to get apart the first time around.Yes, because of this video, l have been called on to repair more than one. Wish all instructional videos could be this detailed and easy to use. FIVE STARS !!!
Harriman Jett Yes it can be a bit tricky the first time around. Glad the video helped. Thanks for watching.
Great video there Tim, nice to see you got another video up.
Much appreciated, I will be attempting this same repair on a Sony Vaio PCG-71314L in the next week. I will be sure to keep everyone posted on how this works out.
Thank you!!
Thanks so much for posting this! Just completed the replacement of my DC jack. This is the exact computer I have and it now works like a champ! Great instruction!
I would first confirm that your power adapter itself is working. Use a mutimeter to confirm or try a known good power adapter. I would also remove the battery and try powering on with only the power adapter plugged in. Good luck. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this video Tim. I've been meaning to refurb an old laptop for a while, the main problem being that the charging port broke. I've become a lot more confident in my CPU hardware maintenance in the last year or so, and will gladly attempt to fix this problem myself now, thanks to your excellent tutorial.
Lynda Cully Great! Thanks for watching.
Great point! It's always good to find ways to help save some time and work. Thanks for watching.
Try Ebay. There should be a tag on the jack with the model number on it. Good Luck. Thanks for watching.
Thanks so much for taking the time to post this. Very helpful!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Tim - excellent break down. I've got a Sony PCG - 8158P which appears to have been dropped and caught by the power supply cord before the laptop hit the floor. As such, the aluminium or cast muck metal frame holding the power jack has snapped off leaving the power jack to float around in the side of the laptop. Do you know if it is possible to get replacements for the mounting frame for the power jack?
Hi Tim, your guide was most helpful to me when fixing my dc jack. The steps were different for dis-assembly because I have a different model (PCG-61A11L), but was more or less the same. I installed the new jack but now for some reason my VAIO won't turn on? It shows the charging light is on when I plug it in, but I only get a response from the laptop when I take my battery out and put it back in. The screen and other lights turn on and turn right back off in about 5 secs. Any suggestions?
Thank you for your reply. In my case the center of the socket is damaged. The center piece is missing exposing 2 pins.
Yesterday I had trouble finding the full cable. I finally did find the cable for about $7 on eBay and ordered it. Thanks, Ken
Nice glad they are getting more user friendly.
Thanks so much Tim. I finally got around to doing this and everything worked great in terms of replacing the jack. Got power to the computer, but now its telling me it can't find the operating system. Any ideas?
Hey good video Tim, nice to see you have another video up.
Glad my Video helped. Thanks for watching
love this vid, helped me replace my jack on my vaio pcg f12. only prob is i have to angle the charger cable a certain way before charge light comes on. is there a way to stabilise the new jack so itll just charge without having to wiggle it ??
Glad the video helped. Thanks for watching.
Thank you, this helped me fix one of my two problems. My laptop works now, when plugged in. Unfortunately, it is unable to "detect" any battery(new or old) that I put in it. It only stays on as long as it's plugged in. At this point, I'm almost certain that there's something wrong with the area where the battery connects to the board. Is this fixable? I would appreciate a little help in determining my options. I have a vaio, the same one in this video. Thank you again.
Nice job Tim, I tend to put some heat shrink sleeving over any exposed terminals on new power jacks. (just to be on the safe side) Thanks for the great video.
Yes Daz if there is any doubt a protective coating would be the way to go. Thanks
Sorry for the delayed response. Unfortunately I believe that you have a issue with the charging circuit on the motherboard. The only way that I repair that is by replacing the motherboard. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video. Had the exact same problem with the exact same model. It's a shame I don't have the power plug. But thanks anyway.
Cheers from Brazil!
Thanks for the video. You mention using a voltmeter to check for shorts, how would you do that on this model. Thanks.
(Reason I ask is that I put mine back together and now there's no power whatsoever, so hoping there's a short somewhere).
***** You can test for voltage where the jack is plugged into the board. I would test on the pin side under the board where the jack is plugged into. You do this of course while the power cord is plugged in being careful not to cross + and - . You should be reading 19v
I have this exact model laptop. Unfortunately, I've had had my power jack replaced twice by an authorized Sony technician. The thing is, I've had nothing but issues with my Mobo and GPU since the repairs. Sony says they can't help since I'm now out of warranty. My question is what exactly would/could happen if the metal bracket were to ground out the jack?
I'm glad that I have seen this. I haven't been able to use my laptop for a year because of this issue. I have asked several people who are more computer smart that I am, and who have experience fixing computers about this problem and both said that I would have to replace the motherboard. So, being short on money I haven't considered doing that until now, but after seeing this I realize it is not a motherboard problem. At one point, or with other laptops, was replacing the motherboard the correct solution?
I am glad my video helped you. Thanks for watching.
Im repairing a broken laptop for a friend, and that bracket you had to modify (as well as the original connector you screwed into it) is missing entirely. I ordered a replacement power port (missing cable included), but can I just leave that bracket out completely?
You should be ok however that bracket gives the jack support.
I have Sony VAIO PCG-91311L. The power jack is broken. I try to replace it. Cloud you tell me where I can get right power jack for my laptop? I have searched on the Internet, but cannot find right one. Thank you!
I have the same model and the plug which goes into the laptop get ridiculously hot when plugged into the computer. Is this a problem with my jack?
Great Video men i a IT students and having a problem with my Sony vaio and i cant find the documentation of the Pc this video show me very good how to replace the DC jack thank a lot
Hey, great video! my Viao is the same model and i think the power jack is the issue. the green power light will flash off and on, and no post screens appear. just flashes. is the jack the issue?
+Master Don Doesn't sound like the jack. Remove the battery and try. You will have to measure voltage from the adapter and where the jack plugs into the board.
Thank you so much brother.. by this video I have rectified and solved my display flickering problem
Thanks for the video. Have a Sony VAIO PCG-81114L. Instructions were basically identical. Save me a bunch of money switching out a part that cost me $12 on amazon myself. Only thing I did differently from the video was not remove the keyboard or the ram.
Glad the video helped. Thanks for watching.
Hi Tim. I'm was wondering... I need to repair (or have repaired) my power jack and this makes it look pretty simple. I'm not really a computer whiz or anything and am wondering, would it be crazy to do this myself having very little experience? I don't want to ruin an expensive laptop. Also, if its not too hard, are there any additional tips you have for a novice?
hey pal I followed your instructions in video and I have successfully changed the jack. great video so happy..
Thanks for watching.
I have the sony via VGN FW390 is the repair basically the same. Methods. Plz
Tim, yer a champion. It just so happens I've got a PCG-81111W, very close to the model you repaired so deftly.I've no doubt I can manage it, but where on earth can I source a new jack and harness like yours?The systems are virtually identical they might as well be the same.Can you help? Is there a part number? I am tearing my hair out?Thanks,Robert
+Robert Ruork A quick search on ebay shows many of them available. Thanks for watching.
Where can I find a new replacement DC jack? does it have to be model specific or are they universal ?
my vaio (same model) has got a blinking power light when i plug the charger and it doesn't turn on. does it mean that the power jack is broken or another hardware problem? (i've already tried remove the battery and use another charger)
Glad it worked out for you. That is why I make these videos to help people. Thanks for watching.
Well at least you have a working laptop for now. Good luck. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video, thanks to this I've added a year or two more to my vaio, especially relevant now that Sony has pulled out of the laptop market. Gave it a good cleanout too. The only thing I did differently was I didn't see the need to remove the keyboard, but apart from that thanks a ton!
ddvman Glad the video helped. Thanks for watching.
Is this the same process for the pcg-81114L?
Great video! Question: Is there any reason at 10:10 you didn't add some electrical tape or some other non-conductive material between your modified bracket and the metal lead for extra safety? Would it cause a heat problem? is it just not necessary?
That bracket was not coming in contact with any connection on that jack. It basically sits on top of the plastic housing of the jack for support.
Hi I have the VAIO VPCF136FM/B but I removed the ower jack from a vaio sr 390 but it does not have the ground wire that I saw in your vidoe can i still use it or will my latop crash and burn
You should be ok with that jack. Thanks for watching.
Great I was looking for something like that long time ago.
How much is the new Power Jack?, and does it suit for another Sony Vaio model?
Mine is VPCEA16FA.
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They go for between $8 and $10 on ebay with free shipping... and a little more on Amazon. Mine was a model VAIO PCG-81114L which was $7.99.
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I am about to repair my nieces laptop and it is this EXACT make and model with the exact same problem. I love the flat gray/black flat tool that you are using. IT appears as though one side has a flat prying surface and the other a pointed end. Can you tell me where I can get that exact tool PLEASE?
Are all PCG models the same in terms of the jack?
Thank you very much. Just went through this step by step and right to the small modification step this was VERY practical and useful.
+Gerard Bredenoord Glad the video helped. Thanks for watching.
I will soon be doing the same repair to my mothers laptop. She dropped it and it cracked the dc jack and broke off the plastic where the screw for the ground lead goes into. Is there any possible way to work around this?
maynardjesus You could try just not grounding the power jack cable. That is there for extra grounding protection however it is not necessary. Of course if you could find a way to get that cable grounded it would be a better way to go.
Good tutorial and demo 👍
Can you please provide model number of new power jack or link to buy on ebay
thanks my dad will be ecstatic when I fix this for him!!
Hello,
i made the replacement like in youre video. I have a strong "whining" (like cpu whining) from the replaced dc Jack when the laptop is idling. Its definitly from the DC Jack, because when i trun the cable it changes the noise and i hear it really clearly and i get crazy from it. do you have the same? the original one was quiet.
Hello, my name is David and I live in Brazil, working in a technical assistance on notebooks and I have a Sony Vaio PCG-81114L, initially he did not recognize the battery, but I changed the CI Charger (BQ24753A) and he now he recognizes, it shows charging but does not charge. My operational system is Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bits. On Vaio Control Center my battery shows as Critical, i change the battery but nothing change, Can you help me?
What's the specific charger does that computer use?
What is the name of that thin tool you use to remove the keyboard and what not?
You, Me, and Little Z That is called a spudger. They can be found on eBay or Amazon.
Thank you very much, if it weren't for this video I wouldn't be able to do it by myself
Glad I could help
So I did this repair without modifying the power jack bracket. I forced fit and I think I left metal contacting metal. What did I likely mess up in the motherboard by doing that. The power adapter does not want to play with the laptop anymore.
Sounds like your have a short.
Hi Tim, I replace the power jack with the same thing you have but my charger is a VPC-F136FM. Is both of these model have different charger? THanks.
Should not be. Be sure the amp specs are correct on the charger.
i have the same laptop..can i get the part number for the replacement jack? or can i order direct from you. I'm tired of placing heavy books on my jack just to keep it charging.
Chris Smith Don't know the part # off hand. If you throw the pcg # up on ebay you should be able to find it. It's a common part.
Sony pcg Vaio 21314 w laptop is doble pin port or single pin port?
You can use a piece of Catapillar grommet and isolate the metal part
hello i did as you showed. but after booting the laptop windows won't load and it writes operating system not found
Hello, Mr.Tim I have a Sony Vaio PCG-7133l and I’m trying to do the same exact thing your doing, so my concern is my laptops older then this one, so how can I make sure I order the right size, and release the bottom port from its hindges safely 2/sided plates
Your going to have to tear it down and get a visual on the jack in order to confirm you are ordering the correct jack and how to remove the jack.
TimsComputerRepair I got to it safely, now I'm just stuck on a part that's locking the power jack in place, but I was able to safely unplug it, the only mishap I had thankfully nothing major, was the plastic bracket that just snapped from the thing, (trying to use force to open the laptop to try to gain access, but it still opens and closes no problem, I sent a email to show you the progress hoping for some advice on your recommendation, I'm trying to learn how to repair computers (something I'm very interested in learning)
on ebay one can get the Jack without the wires for 6 dollars then you don't have to tear down the laptop, just remove the long speaker grill, then unsolder the old wires, resolder to the new jack
hey tim, i have the same problem. i ordered a dc jack that is exactly like yours, i did your mod and all, and it works, but if i wobble it a little it still disconnects sometimes... could it be the charger's jack that expanded a little inside and sometimes doesn't make contact? dunno if buying another charger will solve it for me :/
thanks for video, helped me going inside without fearing to damage it
Sounds like the jack may be faulty.
I have a PCG-81214L, I noticed I can buy just the black socket. Is there enough play such I could cut off the bad socket and solder on the new one. Would save time opening the bottom of the laptop.
The socket is less than $5, thanks
You could if you have mad enough soldering skills. It does not take that much longer to open the case.
Thanks for this video. You saved me hundreds of dollars!!
konkret7 Awesome. Thanks for watching.
Super Video.Danke!
I have the PCG-3D4L and the socket popped out with the actual part it goes into I dont know how to explain it but I really need help!!
The power jack needs to be replaced.
Thank you Tim! Hopefully I can get this fixed on my laptop. (gets the plug super hot with the computer running)
Thanks for watching.
Fixed my old laptop with this, thanks!
thanks for watching.
Thanks for this video! I'll be doing mine tomorrow thanks to you!
Paul Englander Good luck and thanks for watching.
TimsComputerRepair
Ran into an issue because my Sony has a CD-ROM. I'm having an issue removing the back panel in that area. Much thanks if you could offer advice.
Paul Englander Depends on the model. If all of the screws are out from the bottom I have seen where there may be a screw under the keyboard that is securing the back panel. Try removing the keyboard first but remember. NEVER FORCE ANYTHING!
Great video, very useful, thanks!
You're welcome!
I have a PCG 81214L. I have fixed the power jack and keyboard. All has been good for a few months but since yesterday i can no longer power up. No lights on laptop. Battery must be
good since it worked the day before. I have tried a couple power supplies still dead. Removed battery and tried to power up with just power supply, no luck. No lights anywhere other than light on power supply. Any thoughts? Can not find much on this laptop. If my CMOS battery died would that prevent any power up action? No lights dead.
Remove everything from motherboard except video cable, heatsinc and fan. If you get nothing then you have a failed motherboard
Thank You very Much for your great help I learn a lot with you post God Bless you
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William Yanez Glad the video helped. Thanks for watching.
As long as the laptop is working properly I would say no. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for watching...
Thanks bro...I have the exact same problem. And yes...it is a Vaio. Thanks a bunch!
Leroy Burfict Glad the video helped.
what happen if i just have the jack connector and not the cable?
i mean,when i bought the connector,this not been with the cable,just the jack
+El Chimbu You could carefully solder the wires on from the old jack. This does take a bit of a steady hand.
I have the same model but my problem is that "Esc" Button not working at the keyboard , advice , Thanks
Replace keyboard or use usb keyboard.
I am hoping this video will help you if you decide to give it a try. Thanks for watching.
Thanks worked a treat once I found out the DVD tray just slides out :)
+Kevin Grahame Thanks for watching!
Hello, where i can order the power jack part to replace ?
You can find a variety of options on ebay. Thanks for watching.
..hmm.. I purchased Vaio VGN FW 448J/B while ago as a back up tool.
The power jack was busted already. At first i gave it to the pro in town to deal with it . They were able only to try to secure it in place with silicon . Waste of money. And they refuse to do by my recommended solution . So at the end I have to do it by my self. I could not get the proper parts except to buy the whole casing . So i decided to run "extension" cable out of the PC and let it hangs down - it doesn't look very nice but it works 100%
Do what you have to do. Thanks for commenting.
Where can I get dc connector
I disconnected the cmos battery and I was able to boot to a point because my hard drive was in. I get a message stating no operating system found. If I connect the cmos battery I can boot one more time but after that no more until I disconnect the cmos battery again then connect or leave disconnected.
What I did next was connect the laptop battery, connect the cmos battery and then and only then I was able
to boot multiple times. I put it all back together and its been working. I can't figure out why just adding the laptop battery along with the power supply made the difference?
Flaky board for sure. Glad you have it working.
I've got a machine with the same issue (I can see the two pins where the AC Adapter gets plugged in, so I guess the plastic barrel part has been lost) but I don't have the AC adapter itself - anyone know which model adapter to buy? The machine's a VPCF130D, PCG-81214L. 19.5V input. The power jack that gets installed inside the laptop seems to be readily available on Amazon, Ebay, etc.
answered my own question regarding the power supply. A friend has the same laptop, working, and has the power supply. I had a look and it has these numbers on it: pa-1900-12SY, and vgp-AC19V35, Input: 100-240V~1.5A, 50/60Hz, Output: 19.5V 4.7A, I've read that it's a 4.4mm barrel for the connector. I assume it doesn't have to be a Sony original - any power supply with the same output voltage and amps and the same size barrel connector should work. For my own case I'm going to need to buy both a new power supply and the new power jack part Tim describes in his video.
thanks a lot, my laptop is a little different model SR model but this video halped me fixing my problem. thank you for this video
You should have put a rubber washer between the Brackets
Michael Fiermonti Got it! Thanks for watching.
could inform me what is the voltage and amperage of the charger this model vpcf136fm for i buy one? the battery model is vgp-bps21 tranks
+Ezequias Maciel 120W 19.5V
+Ezequias Maciel 6.15amp 19.5v
+TimsComputerRepair Thank you, great video , helped me a lot !
thank you so much for this vid, im gonna try and fix my old vaio!
Should go well just follow the video. Good luck and thanks for watching.
very informative. might have to do this soon. thanks
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this video. Mine finally ust stopped working after all the "sweet spots" wore out. i have my prongs bent inwards to hold iyt firmly until i can get my replacement part. Again, thank you for this video. You know how it is im sure, when your prized PC dies and you dont have the finds to go buy a new one.
Yep...Glad the video helped. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for watching.
Hello my friend, first congrats by the video, helpful for users with difficulties. I have two problems with my Sony VAIO VPC-F136FM, the first one I solved with your video, the second I hope you can help me, the problem: My laptop doesn't recognize the battery (is not the battery, I tested another one), in Windows (8.1) said that the battery is connected, but the charger not, if I remove the charger the laptop is turned off. If I unplugged the battery Windows says that the battery isn't connected, just the charger. Some app recognize the battery normally, but when I remove the charger turn off. What can be the problem? I appreciate your help.
I have the same model laptop as you, i know exactly what it is. The issue relates to 2 drivers: the Sony Notebook Utilities and the Sony Shared Library, the order by which they are installed is CRUCIAL, the Sony Shared Library NEEDS to be installed first, then the Sony Notebook Utilities. The problem you are having is because windows 8 probably installed them out of order.
Another big problem too is that the Sony Shared Library is "notebook specific" you HAVE to use the one specific for your laptop, if you download any other Sony Shared Library it will not indicate to you that is not for your laptop model. Even if you uninstall the shared library and the notebook utilities it is not going to work even if you clean the registry, your only fix is to format the hard drive and reinstall windows.
Also because of the Sony Shared Library driver that is needed to be installed, Windows 8.1 will never work properly on the VPCF-136fm, i tried to get it to work... you can manually exclude the Shared Library and the Notebook Utilities drivers but then your laptop will not work properly in windows 8.1.
Your battery is fine, is all a drivers issue