dc jack source(can't find the thread)

[compnet]

There was a thread within the last 2 weeks about where to get dc jacks from. I can't seem to find the thread anywhere. Somebody posted an online source that had a starter pack for $300

If someone knows the thread or website I am talking about I would be greatful for a link.

I'm debating starting to stock them, my local supplier(same day delivery for $2) is going out of business.

 

[frederick]

dcpowerjacks.net

Its where I get mine. There starter pack is great. 100 jacks for $300.

 

[compnet]

I'm not seeing the starter pack anywhere.. maybe I'm missing it?

 

[frederick]

I'm not seeing the starter pack anywhere.. maybe I'm missing it?

You wont. Not to my knowledge. He brought it up to me in conversation one day when I was picking up parts from him...go ahead and send him an email. Let him know you would like the starter package. He should contact info on his page.

 

[NYJimbo]

I think he stopped selling it like the "bulk repair lots".

BTW: I don't recommend buying many raw jacks anymore, most laptop dc jacks are either harness/wire based or on small power boards.

I carry a couple hundred different jacks. Loose, harness, power board and I would say that 75% of the jacks on dcpowerjacks are no longer needed.

Many harness jacks today are priced the same as raw jacks, so it makes little sense to do all the extra work. Even power board jacks like the 1525 Inspiron can be had for $5, 1545 for $10. Almost all of the G and CQ HP series harness jacks go for under $10 and who wants to rework 6-8 wires ?

We do see a huge number of Asus machines A/X/K 50 series coming in with broken positive pins (pj033 on dcpowerjacks) or common acer/gateway (pj038), some older dell (pj014), but compared to a few years ago you don't do as much soldering when it comes to jacks anymore.

HP and Dell love to make exact length cables and glues the hell of out of them so you can't rework most without ruining the harness. Sony and Toshibas are easy to rework, but there is only so many you need once you learn about cable lengths and plugs to the motherboard, it makes it not worth reworking even a 4 wire jack.

I think its best to buy two everytime you need one, unless its expensive. If you see a steady flow of one type coming in then buy 5.

One day I might come up with a list, but its too much work right now.

 

[frederick]

I think he stopped selling it like the "bulk repair lots".

BTW: I don't recommend buying many raw jacks anymore, most laptop dc jacks are either harness/wire based or on small power boards.

I carry a couple hundred different jacks. Loose, harness, power board and I would say that 75% of the jacks on dcpowerjacks are no longer needed.

Many harness jacks today are priced the same as raw jacks, so it makes little sense to do all the extra work. Even power board jacks like the 1525 Inspiron can be had for $5, 1545 for $10. Almost all of the G and CQ HP series harness jacks go for under $10 and who wants to rework 6-8 wires ?

We do see a huge number of Asus machines A/X/K 50 series coming in with broken positive pins (pj033 on dcpowerjacks) or common acer/gateway (pj038), some older dell (pj014), but compared to a few years ago you don't do as much soldering when it comes to jacks anymore.

HP and Dell love to make exact length cables and glues the hell of out of them so you can't rework most without ruining the harness. Sony and Toshibas are easy to rework, but there is only so many you need once you learn about cable lengths and plugs to the motherboard, it makes it not worth reworking even a 4 wire jack.

I think its best to buy two everytime you need one, unless its expensive. If you see a steady flow of one type coming in then buy 5.

One day I might come up with a list, but its too much work right now.

I bought the starter pack in january. I do a restock purchase once a month. I'll go through 20-25 per month. Ive had to add to my stock on types of jacks, but i go through them steadily still. Been wanting to put together a list myself, but haven't had the time. End of month for the tax this month has put me behind on paperwork..that's a terrible excuse...but jimbo is right. Its going to vary, based on location and what customers have. You'll see a trend form after a couple of months. And yeah, a lot of his jacks are irrelevant, but he was telling he changes it up every couple of months to match what's hot right now, and what isn't.

 

[NYJimbo]

And yeah, a lot of his jacks are irrelevant, but he was telling he changes it up every couple of months to match what's hot right now, and what isn't.

The problem with Gary is that he wont sell jacks on a harness and it takes him a LONG time to get newer jacks. I can understand not stocking ALL the harness jacks out there but some are very popular and have been for several years. He only sells the raw jacks for the HP and Dell complex wire jacks, I will NEVER rework a HP or Dell 6-8 pin jack again, just too much work.

 

[compnet]

I think he stopped selling it like the "bulk repair lots".

BTW: I don't recommend buying many raw jacks anymore, most laptop dc jacks are either harness/wire based or on small power boards.

I carry a couple hundred different jacks. Loose, harness, power board and I would say that 75% of the jacks on dcpowerjacks are no longer needed.

Many harness jacks today are priced the same as raw jacks, so it makes little sense to do all the extra work. Even power board jacks like the 1525 Inspiron can be had for $5, 1545 for $10. Almost all of the G and CQ HP series harness jacks go for under $10 and who wants to rework 6-8 wires ?

We do see a huge number of Asus machines A/X/K 50 series coming in with broken positive pins (pj033 on dcpowerjacks) or common acer/gateway (pj038), some older dell (pj014), but compared to a few years ago you don't do as much soldering when it comes to jacks anymore.

HP and Dell love to make exact length cables and glues the hell of out of them so you can't rework most without ruining the harness. Sony and Toshibas are easy to rework, but there is only so many you need once you learn about cable lengths and plugs to the motherboard, it makes it not worth reworking even a 4 wire jack.

I think its best to buy two everytime you need one, unless its expensive. If you see a steady flow of one type coming in then buy 5.

One day I might come up with a list, but its too much work right now.

That's true, we used to get a lot more solder jobs but mostly its cables these days.

 

[NYJimbo]

That's true, we used to get a lot more solder jobs but mostly its cables these days.

And lots of epoxy jobs for broken jack mounts. I cant believe how much epoxy I go through in a month when dealing with Toshibas.

 

[frederick]

I get more solder jobs then any other with DC Jacks. I want to tell customers "take your Toshiba and shove that thing up your..." but I don't. Whenever someone says Toshiba and DC Jack in the same sentence, all I can think about is when I left the cap off the epoxy and a ding nut came over and put a box down on top of it. Got epoxy all over the thing...went from DC Jack repair to NEW COMPUTER!!! Last time I use epoxy out of a soft tube.