Acer 5735 power jack problem

[Martyn]

Hi all

Has anyone tried replacing the power jack on the above laptop with a screw type fitted to the casing? The reason is the previous one has been arcing and broken the housing which forms part of the support attached to the casing. There is nothing for the new jack to seat in so the only options(besides buying a bottom casing) is to glue or drill the casing. The latter looks a good option but I need to source a socket. The screw job would be solid as it is anchored both sides. I looked in Maplins today and got something similar but not quite right. Does anyone know a part number/source that will fit or any other ideas?

 

[MobileTechie]

So is this a wired socket job?

I commonly glue these things. I use epoxy to glue it in position and then use hot glue or Plastic Padding to bolster it, sometimes if there is room I'll glue or screw a block of plastic or wood in place behind it to push back against the pushing force of plugging in the adaptor.

So far I've not had one back. However I do like the maplin thing a la the podnutz guy. As I remember his vids, he doesn't bother matching the plug and socket but solders on a new plug to match the sockets he uses.

 

[Martyn]

Actually that's a good point MT I only need a plug and socket that fits. I have a nice clean hole there now ready so maybe I'll go off to Maplins in the morning and see what they have. Thanks

I have some Araldite but just get the feeling it wouldn't hold but if you have done a few maybe I'll do that.

Edit

Think I have found the matching plug so ordered 3 up @ £1.49 each. I know the socket fits nicely so it looks a real option. Will update you in a couple of days.

 

[coreyspeed]

i have exactly the same socket to replace later on today. i will let you know how it goes.

 

[atlanticjim]

I dont know if this will help you but I have used this method on two Toshiba laptops with excellent results.

http://www.insidemylaptop.com/repair-damaged-power-jack-toshiba-satellite-l305-l355-laptops/

 

[Martyn]

I dont know if this will help you but I have used this method on two Toshiba laptops with excellent results.

http://www.insidemylaptop.com/repair-damaged-power-jack-toshiba-satellite-l305-l355-laptops/

Yes basically that's what I've done. I couldn't get a socket that would fit the original plug on the power block so I've ordered a couple from Maplins. On the laptop I ground away the broken plastic and enlarged the hole to accomodate the socket and it's a nice, secure fit. Looks like it's going to be ok and a good one for the future.

 

[arrow_runner]

What's wrong with just using only hot glue to remount it?

 

[Martyn]

What's wrong with just using only hot glue to remount it?

I've never tried it and when I look at the plastic to me it wouldn't hold but by the sounds of it i'm wrong. I've never used hot glue is that in some sort of electric gun from memory?

 

[TLE]

I have to agree, I remember using hot glue guns back in school and they were really only meant for craft purposes. I can't imagine there being enough strength in the adhesive to provide a good long lasting fix.

 

[arrow_runner]

I made a small doorbell from a blown car speaker magnet and small bell. The magnet is hot-glued onto the door and it can support my body weight if I hang onto it.

If you apply a lot of it, set the jack in it while it's still molten, and then put some more around it for support, it dries rock hard and has good support because it seeps into the mounting crevices. If the jack itself breaks later on a hot air gun can get the old one out pretty easily.

My hot glue gun is possibly my favorite tool in the shop...

 

[usacvlr]

hot glue on plastic is fine. Hot glue on metal is not. Epoxy is fine on metal. Jb weld is the best.

 

[Martyn]

Just some closure on this. I decided to go with the replacement plug and socket fitted to the same area. I grounded away the plastic that was distorted on the inside and soldered then fitted the new socket. It's absolutely solid I then soldered the new plug to the power block. If the client needs a new power block in the future i told him I will fit a new plug for 30 mins labour.

socket JK09K
plug HH60Q


Thanks for all your input.

 

[TLE]

I have just been and picked one of these up for the same reason. Don't suppose you took any pics did you Martyn?

 

[coreyspeed]

well to update you on the one i did. they jack had broken away the plastic inside and the two solder points had also broken, i got the correct jack for the laptop fitted it to the cable and then used hot glue to hold the jack in place, i like to apply a lot of hot glue so i cannot see it moving anywere soon.

 

[Martyn]

well to update you on the one i did. they jack had broken away the plastic inside and the two solder points had also broken, i got the correct jack for the laptop fitted it to the cable and then used hot glue to hold the jack in place, i like to apply a lot of hot glue so i cannot see it moving anywere soon.

Thanks for the update

@TLE I only took a photo of the outside jack fitted if that is any good?

 

[TLE]

Thanks for the update

@TLE I only took a photo of the outside jack fitted if that is any good?

I think I should be ok thanks Martyn, after briefly chatting with you last night and doing some research, I feel more comfortable in getting this job done.