How to fix loose power jack component in laptop?

geo141

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So when I connect my AC adapter to my laptop, the power will disconnect if i wiggle or twist the plug that goes into the laptop. I replaced my AC adapter and I have the same issue, so I think it is the power jack component in the laptop. My question is, how do I go about fixing this component? Should I buy a replacement power jack component or do I just need to resolder some cables or something? Am I going to need to do some soldering? How do I detach a broken component if it is already soldered on? Any help on this would be great, thank you.
 
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2 options:

1. Take it apart and figure out what might be loose or semi-broken.
Then fix that

2. Pay someone else to do it.


Have you ever taken a laptop apart before?

geo141

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How do I figure out what the actual problem is?
 

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2 options:

1. Take it apart and figure out what might be loose or semi-broken.
Then fix that

2. Pay someone else to do it.


Have you ever taken a laptop apart before?
 
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