DEAD... WTB: DC Jack w/ Connector for T42

[ryan]

edit: no longer need (fixed) as of 4/2/07


My T42 power jack gave out, so I need a new one.

Thanks


edit: no longer need (fixed) as of 4/2/07

[carbon_unit]

Like this: http://tinyurl.com/2qs9da
What happened to it? Is it broke or just loose?

[brentpresley]

Got one. PM me and we can work something out.

[ryan]

Like this: http://tinyurl.com/2qs9da
What happened to it? Is it broke or just loose?

Yep that's the one. It's so loose that it might as well be "broke" since I haven't been able to fix it.

Thanks for providing that link, I wish I had jumped on it.

[carbon_unit]

What is loose? Is the socket loose in the Thinkpad or is the plug loose in the socket?
If the socket is loose in the Thinkpad it is just a loose screw. It will still work fine.
If the plug is loose in the socket it may be possible to fix it without any disassembly.

[ryan]

What is loose? Is the socket loose in the Thinkpad or is the plug loose in the socket?
If the socket is loose in the Thinkpad it is just a loose screw. It will still work fine.
If the plug is loose in the socket it may be possible to fix it without any disassembly.

The plug is loose in the socket. I tried using a paper clip to re-form the metal strip, but I'm unable to slide the paper clip underneath and behind the strip so as to "pull" it back into its proper, bent form.

Any suggestions as to fix it would be _greatly_ appreciated.

Thanks,
Ryan

[carbon_unit]

I had a tough time doing that too. Try sharpening the end of the paper clip. or maybe usind a needle to help get the paper clip behind it. Once you get the paper clip in there it is an easy fix.
Replacing the socket is a lot of work. You have to completely disassemble the laptop to change it right down to the bare plastic base. The socket is the very first part assembled to the base plastics, then the motherboard, ect.
If you spend two hours getting the paper clip trick to work you are still way ahead.
Been there and done both.

[ryan]

I had a tough time doing that too. Try sharpening the end of the paper clip. or maybe usind a needle to help get the paper clip behind it. Once you get the paper clip in there it is an easy fix.
Replacing the socket is a lot of work. You have to completely disassemble the laptop to change it right down to the bare plastic base. The socket is the very first part assembled to the base plastics, then the motherboard, ect.
If you spend two hours getting the paper clip trick to work you are still way ahead.
Been there and done both.

Genius! I was able to repair the socket using a sharpened (hammered flat) paper clip.

I just powered her on for the first time since Decemberish.

Thanks