Power Jack issue

thewall · 08-26-2009, 07:29 PM

Hi folks,

Hope I have the right forum for this question:

My son has a Gateway laptop model ML6714. He has been told he has a power jack problem from two different places. Both places have also told him they would have to send it off and the cost would be right at $200.00.

Is this something that is pretty much outside the ability of the average do-it-yourselfer and requires special knowledge and/or tools?

If you need some more information please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

**Tyree** · 08-27-2009, 07:43 AM

If you feel comfortable opening the laptop, you could probably install the jack yourself if you acquire the jack.
A soldering iron would be required.

thewall · 08-27-2009, 08:18 AM

Thanks Tyree,

Since it's either that or probably get a new one I guess there's no real harm in trying. I have a brother-in-law that is a whiz with a soldering iron so I can get him to help with that part.

You answered my main question though.

I appreciate it.

**Tyree** · 08-27-2009, 09:56 AM

Best of luck!

08-26-2009, 07:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
thewall Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 652 OS: Windows XP	Power Jack issue Hi folks, Hope I have the right forum for this question: My son has a Gateway laptop model ML6714. He has been told he has a power jack problem from two different places. Both places have also told him they would have to send it off and the cost would be right at $200.00. Is this something that is pretty much outside the ability of the average do-it-yourselfer and requires special knowledge and/or tools? If you need some more information please let me know. Thanks in advance. __________________

08-27-2009, 07:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,686 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Power Jack issue If you feel comfortable opening the laptop, you could probably install the jack yourself if you acquire the jack. A soldering iron would be required. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

08-27-2009, 08:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
thewall Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 652 OS: Windows XP	Re: Power Jack issue Thanks Tyree, Since it's either that or probably get a new one I guess there's no real harm in trying. I have a brother-in-law that is a whiz with a soldering iron so I can get him to help with that part. You answered my main question though. I appreciate it. __________________

08-27-2009, 09:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,686 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Power Jack issue Best of luck! __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.