Thank you so much for this comprehensive walkthrough. Ive ordered a port and will use this video to install it. Ive done almost zero soldering and didnt know de-soldering was a thing or yhat de-soldering braid existed 🤷. Thanks again 👍

thanks this video 100% confirms what the problem with my computer was and gives easy steps with explanation on how to fix it

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

8 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Let me know if you have any further questions.

Super helpful video, and in general an EXCELLENT review of solder technique! Thanks a ton.

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad it helped!

Thanks! This was very helpful. But I wasn't able to get the port removed with a wick and flux - I had to use a rework station which got the component off in a few seconds. But I wouldn't have known how to take this laptop apart without your instructions which are excellent. Thanks again.

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! I also use a rework station half the time these days when I can't get it out with braid and flux. What rework station did you use?

@seandoyle8013

Жыл бұрын

@@pomeroypowerjackrepair A Quick 957DW.

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

Жыл бұрын

@@seandoyle8013 thank you, I'll take a look at that one.

Thanks for posting this. You saved me the cost of a new laptop!

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

28 күн бұрын

@@alvaromelo no problem, glad it helped!

Only if I knew acer cheaped out on such a crutial part. Even a slight movement of the machine when plugged in might disconnect or connect the charging. Its very annoying. The heating is not as good as well but managable. As I personally cannot do this, I am gonna have to trust a stranger with my laptop and since its a mother board issue. I hope he dosent mess up something. Great explanation anyway. You are very professional and detail oriented.

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! If there's anything I can help you with let me know.

Very Professional !!! Congrats !!!

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! What was wrong with yours?

Thank you! Easy'ish fix to a problem I've been jerry rigging around for like 2 years now. Couldn't quite get the desoldering right, but that's on me. Ended up covering other important stuff and blow torching the power jack from a distance, seemed to do the trick.

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

Ай бұрын

Nice work!

Thank you for this video. Your instructions are excellent!

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, glad it helped Robert!

Hello. Many thanks for the video! I am going to tackle this project soon. Do I need leaded or lead-free solder for the repair? Thanks for answering.

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

6 ай бұрын

It doesn't matter, just regular 60/40 solder is fine. Probably going to be lead free either way

Thank you very much, very helpful. Can you please tell me what temperature you used for the soldering iron?

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! 750-800 degrees.

Excellent video!! What port would I need to order off of Amazon for an Aspire 5 A517-54K1

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

3 ай бұрын

Should be the same one as the link in the description. Good luck, thanks!

I was sort of surprised at the number of parts that needed to be removed to get at that power receptacle. What about the speaker outlet receptacle,....same sort effort ??,..or is there a separate video for that one?

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

8 ай бұрын

I believe you can use the same guide to get to the speaker for the most part.

Thank you for a clear and easy to follow video. I wish I had soldering ability. This is the second time I have to have the port replaced. The first time the laptop was under warranty. Do you have any idea the cost for this kind of repair if I have to take it in?

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

Ай бұрын

@@stephaniekerry1480 should be around $99. I do the repair at my shop for $99 parts, labor and return shipping.

@stephaniekerry1480

Ай бұрын

​@@pomeroypowerjackrepairthank you! Even though this is a great video and I can do a lot of things....I can't solder so I'll be taking it in!

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

Ай бұрын

@@stephaniekerry1480 Good luck! If you need anything I offer repair services as well.

thanks for this video i called acre support they want to charge 400 dollars to fix this i found the part for 5 dollars on ebay

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

5 ай бұрын

Yes, they would more than likely replace the entire board instead of simply replacing the jack.

Amazing work man, I used the hot air station it’s working but I don’t see any light on lcd would you know what could have caused it ? If yes could you help me with a solution bro?

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

10 ай бұрын

so the laptop comes on but nothing displays on the screen?

@Cineenvenordquist

8 ай бұрын

Got all the connections rechecked and the display on?

@orionred2489

7 ай бұрын

the connector next to the hing is no in all the way.

Can I fix mine without replacing it? The voltage pin of mine is broken and Idk if I can fix it or not.

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

5 ай бұрын

Typically the answer is no, you need to replace the power jack to get it working again.

nice video man, where did you find that jack or how did you searched online to find it? When I search about power jack, it will show old connectors with cables to the mobo.

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

Жыл бұрын

You just need to go to Amazon or eBay search and type "Acer a515 DC jack" and you should be able to find what you need:). Do you have the motherboard out so you can verify?

@m.fatihyldz8159

Жыл бұрын

@@pomeroypowerjackrepair not yet but i will. Thanks btw

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

Жыл бұрын

@@m.fatihyldz8159 no problem, if you need any help let me know 👍

@Cineenvenordquist

8 ай бұрын

​@@pomeroypowerjackrepairI am freaking out trying to find the actual maker. Is YDLan a real ODM I can find on Digi-Key? Maybe the V on them is for (the Chinese plant in) Vanatu?

How common did this problem exist?

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

4 ай бұрын

Not sure, I think under careful use it might never happen but if you use it mobile a lot it could become an issue.

What happen if i got no solder im just using a screw driver

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

9 ай бұрын

I would highly suggest getting some solder.

@jakobb.1472

8 ай бұрын

And do some excercises before because itvis not as easy as it looks

@Cineenvenordquist

8 ай бұрын

Nope, need at least a heat gun fit for purpose...wait how hot is that screwdriver? Folks, we have a new 1000°C knife person. Did you get the repair part? 😂

Seems counterintuitive to add solder when the object is to remove all of the solder.

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but adding solder helps get the old stuff to break up and get flowing better.

Too bad It's impossible to replace it while mobo is still in place. Would save so much time :p

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, not the best design here. What symptoms are you getting?

After watching how much is involved, I can't be bothered. I'm just buying a new laptop.

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

20 күн бұрын

Yes, it's pretty involved, thankfully there are people who fix them at a reasonable rate like me 😉

Mine is probably loose...it doesn't respond...I've opened it up and it seems like the charge port solder connections are loose. I'll try soldering them first if no better I'll buy a new port...

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

Жыл бұрын

Replacement is usually the better option, good luck!

@lamarjohnson9145

Жыл бұрын

@@pomeroypowerjackrepair I found that out yesterday 😅 Well, I ordered a new one so I hope it will fix the problem. I wonder if a power jack loose connection can fry other parts of the motherboard...

the power desogn on this laptop is cheap and terrible

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

8 ай бұрын

Yes, I'm not a fan of the tiny power jacks.

@Cineenvenordquist

8 ай бұрын

You just need to use the 6.0 mm plumbus on that socket more often to uh, keep it limber!

@nebuchadnezzarii6423

8 ай бұрын

@Cineenvenordquist no laptop should have a power power this delicate. Ive only had this laptop for a few months. I have an elite book with windows 7 that has a giant power port and still works after over a decade.

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

8 ай бұрын

@@nebuchadnezzarii6423 I agree it's tiny and makes no sense. Nothing that small can be sturdy.

I think you're solving a itching minor problem by doing major brain surgery. How about a little Velcro and tape to keep the power cable stuck to the chassis while allowing it to be detached over and over as the computer user is moving around and re-connecting? Seriously, I think you have brought us a Cadillac's interior design solution to a old Jeep's quirky fuel tank connecting problem. Next time: save yourself the time and energy (and power used and risks of collateral problem-creation) by buying some Velcro and duct tape and alerting the manufacturer that they need a more secure cable/chassis connection on their next marketed models. I'm not recommending this procedure for anyone who is NOT ALREADY a computer hardware service expert.

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

Жыл бұрын

Yes, what a fool I am for providing free computer help.

@pomeroypowerjackrepair

Жыл бұрын

KZread is all about putting good free information out there, which is the opposite of your no one will read comment.

@SyedAli-zn9ty

11 ай бұрын

Your efforts are commendable. No doubt. Just one comment from you would have made clear all the detachment of connections, like keyboard, SSD, others

@Cineenvenordquist

8 ай бұрын

​​​@@pomeroypowerjackrepairTBH yeah, you're slowing down the giant motherboard extraction thing out of courtesy when you could make it look like one action; or just applying 800°C and flux to detach the frame and unsolder the jack with a bit of dry ice underneath to keep the attached frame from visibly melting. ETA: Oh! That jack seems to be slid into -and over- the PCB and need room to slide back off after unsoldering at least one side...thus need some of the case removal. Save us time and do it like a Fool Us (neè Penn & Teller) presentation. Be like Rick Sanchez. 😅 Just need that Hakko PG-25mm (Yes for portal gun.)

@Cineenvenordquist

8 ай бұрын

In other news, Cadillac and Jeep and Asurion are all cobbled alike anymore AFAIK, service details of those are so far subsumed in marketing blather it's a wonder you can replace a lost or stolen Jeep or find the winch mount on the Caddy anymore.