power cable problem

[Nabeel]

Hey guys,

Seems like my power jack is a bit loose - it wiggles a bit, but I have to force it in pretty hard to get it to charge. Anything I can do about that? I haven't gotten the chance to open it up yet, but before I do, I wanna have some idea of what I can fix...

It's a T61, out of warranty a loong time ago

[DK6400Brian]

Well. With these symptoms, I'd say that the power-socket has loosened itself from the printcircuit and needs resoldering.
Simple task. Great results.

[Nabeel]

That's going to be fun... seeing that I'm the worst at soldering haha

[DK6400Brian]

Come on. Don't be shy.

Get the HMM, learn your machine's interior and go for it.
Actually it's a great learning process.

Google: "T61 HMM"
Get it. Read it. Discover.
Fixing your own stuff for almost free is such a pleasure.
All you need is a screwdriver, a soldering iron and a brain
Go for it. You'll have some pleasant fun.