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Replacing Power Jack On T21

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fleamourian
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Replacing Power Jack On T21

#1 Post by fleamourian » Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:25 pm

How easy, or not, is it to replace a broken power jack on an IBM T21 & does it involve soldering?

I ask because my mates T21's jack is very loose & could go at some point. Seems to be a common fault on laptops. I will trawl the hardware maintenance manual when I get the chance, but thought I'd try a preemptive question first.
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Re: Replacing Power Jack On T21

#2 Post by Majestic » Thu Dec 09, 2010 2:18 pm

The power jack is just screwed onto the motherboard. Sound like your mate's has loosened up and needs a little tightening.
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Re: Replacing Power Jack On T21

#3 Post by Majestic » Thu Dec 09, 2010 3:10 pm

One little clarification, the power jack is actually mounted on the Sub card which fits between the motherboard and the back of the base.
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Re: Replacing Power Jack On T21

#4 Post by fleamourian » Thu Dec 09, 2010 4:22 pm

I remember seeing it on a separate little card when replacing mobo. That answers my question. Thanks.

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