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Laptop Power Socket Repair

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Snap off the tabs to give you access to the socket. Desolder the socket and take it out. I found one of the legs had broken off. i replaced the leg with the lead from a resistor. once that was done the socket was soldered back into place and tested. Alternately the socket could just be replaced.. When I was sure that the socket worked, it was secured in place with superglue. I'm done. You could cover the opening with electrical tape if you like. Hey, they can't all be gold.



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May 31, 2009. 6:52 AMalftrek says:
esto es un horror!!!!!! desmonta el portatil y te quedara mucho mejor lo que hay que ver....chapucero!!!!!

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