How to fix loose power jack component in laptop?

[geo141]

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.

 

[USAFRet]

Well...you can't "fix it", until you discover what the actual issue is.

Yes, this may involve a soldering iron.

 

[geo141]

[quotemsg=19805178,0,1282023]Well...you can't "fix it", until you discover what the actual issue is.

Yes, this may involve a soldering iron.[/quotemsg]

How do I figure out what the actual problem is?

 

[USAFRet]

[quotemsg=19805211,0,951883][quotemsg=19805178,0,1282023]Well...you can't "fix it", until you discover what the actual issue is.

Yes, this may involve a soldering iron.[/quotemsg]

How do I figure out what the actual problem is?
[/quotemsg]

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?