tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071048343455395511.post7271271827971463188..comments2024-03-24T22:03:31.205+00:00Comments on Roger G3XBM's (Mainly) Amateur Radio Blog: Dell Inspiron 1545 power socket repairRoger G3XBMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673890140751539870noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071048343455395511.post-29827077158660444122012-11-14T20:32:24.114+00:002012-11-14T20:32:24.114+00:00I've fixed several laptops with this problem. ...I've fixed several laptops with this problem. What I've done, is take the thing apart, expose the mother board where the failed connector lives, and solder a couple "pigtails" that hang out of the back. I've used insulated crimp lugs, but you could use whatever connector you prefer. It's a time consuming PITA to do, however, and is a problem with every brand and model that I've seen, without exception.DaveLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01837748113498012191noreply@blogger.com