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June 26th, 2007 12:00

Replacing onboard C600 power plug

I have looked through the forum and have not found an answer to my needs.  While plugged in my Dell got knocked off and basically landed on the three prong power plug in.  This bent the male pins and I have straightened them out as best I could and replugged the power cord and the system still works fine.  However every time I have to pack it up or the plug falls out it is a chore to plug it back in and the pins sometimes need realigned again. 
 
This realignment will eventually cause one of the pins to break off.  Could be today could be two years but it will happen.  Is it possible to replace just the connector part on the laptop?  Thanks.
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    Posted June 26th, 2007 20:00

    It is possible, but given the low cost of used C600 boards (they're well under $100 now) not worth it - it will cost you more in labor to have the jack replaced than a replacement board will cost.
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    Posted June 26th, 2007 21:00

    I thought as much, but was hoping it was an independent item.  I have only been into the laptop one time and didn't pay attention to that part while I was there.  I have a local retailer that has them for $59 so I can handle that.
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    Posted June 26th, 2007 22:00

    $60 for a board is far less than the labor you'd pay for soldering in a new jack - it's skilled work that can easily cost $100-150 to have done.

    Yes, you can get a hack job for far less, but you get what you pay for.
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    Posted June 26th, 2007 22:00

    Thanks ejn63.  I appreciate the information.
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    Posted March 6th, 2010 19:00

    No more Dell laptops for me.  I got the Vostro with 9 cell battery and other upgrades. It has been a really great laptop except for this defective adapter jack. I will go with HP next time unless they magically find a way to make it good.