Eazy Computers Laptop DC Jack Repair (Power Jack Repair)
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Does my laptop need to have its DC jack replaced?
Although it is a good idea to bring your laptop down to us for a diagnosis, there are several symptoms that your laptop will display if you do in fact have a bad jack.
- The light that indicates charging with turn on and off as you wiggle the AC adapter
- You have to hold the AC adapter plug in a certain position in order for it to charge
- You notice that even when the laptop is plugged in with the AC adapter, it is still running on battery
- The laptop shuts down randomly when the AC adapter is moved or plugged in
- Excessive temperature from the area of the DC jack (Dangerous, if this is happening please shutdown the computer and unplug it)
- Smoke or the smell of burning plastic (Dangerous, if this is
- happening please shutdown the computer and unplug it)
- The plastic pieces around the area of the DC jack are falling apart
- Loose or sloppy connection when plugging in the AC adapter
- DC jack just fell out of the computer (I know, this is the obvious one)
All of our DC jack repairs come with a
90 day warranty on parts and labor!!
We will take a look at your laptop and can usually determine if the jack is bad before we have to take it apart. We will test your AC Adapter to make sure it is putting out the correct voltage and to make sure it is not the cause of the bad DC jack, or just bad itself.
Call us today 801-746-3018.
What can cause the DC jack to go bad on my laptop?
There are certain a few things that can cause the DC jack to break or come loose over time. One of the most common things to happen is when a laptop is dropped of a desk with the AC adapter connected to it. Another is if the AC adapter is accidentally ripped out of the laptop (usually someone trips over the cord while it is plugged in) breaking the DC jack. Here are a few other examples of how they can break:
- Poor overall design of the DC jack and its placement. Some of these jacks are held on by just a couple small connections
- Bad AC adapters. They can overheat the solder points causing the jack to come loose over time
- Incorrect AC Adapter used. If you use an oversized one, smaller one, or completely incorrect one, you can damage the jack and even the motherboard!
How much will it cost? How long will it take?
DC Jack repair usually ranges from $75-$175; the amount depends on the specific laptop model and the cost of the jack. If you would like an exact quote on your model, please give us a call and we can do that over the phone!
All of our jacks are improved over the original OEM jacks. They are built stronger, and designed to last longer so that the possibility of this happening again isn’t as likely.
The average repair time for a DC jack is 24 hours if we have the jack in stock. If we do not have the jack in stock or if it is a special order it could take up to three days. Most jacks we can get sent to us overnight.
How do I get my laptop to you for repair?
- You can drop it off at our shop located in Salt Lake City, UT
- We can come to your home/office to pick up the laptop within a 15 mile radius, FOR FREE! Then drop it back off when it is done!
- If you are out of the 15 mile radius we may charge a small travel fee, give us a call!
- If you are out of the state you can ship it to us and we will ship it back immediately after the repair is completed.
We have serviced laptops for clients in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Arizona, Califorinia, Oregon, Washington, and Montana. We are always fast, dependable, honest and fair!
What should I bring or ship to you if I’m outside of Salt Lake City, UT?
Please bring or ship the ac adaptor (charger) along with your laptop. This will ensure that the problem is not in the power source.
We service all models, including some of the following:
- Dell DC jack repair
- Toshiba DC jack repair
- Acer DC jack repair
- IBM ThinkPad DC jack repair
- Lenovo DC jack repair
- Sony DC jack repair
- HP DC jack repair
- Compaq DC jack repair
- Gateway DC jack repair
- Fujitsu DC jack repair
- We can repair any laptop or computer!
