[COLUG] Need soldering help: Friday Lunch

[jep200404]

Judd Montgomery wrote:

> I'm going to try to find the right part.  I wanted to make sure I had 
> help before I ordered it.  I only have big soldering tools which usually 
> don't do too well on the boards I have soldered.

> I have another identical laptop and its not the power supply. 

OK. 

> The jack is really loose and needs [to be] replaced anyway. 

OK. Either the jack is broken, the solder joint is no longer, 
or the motherboard is broken. 

> I can't see the break, but its definitely either the jack, or the MB, 

... or the solder joint ...

> so replacing it is what needs done.

We'll see. 

> http://www.laptopjacks.com wants $40 for the part! 

Yikes! 

> What do you think about re-soldering the jack I have? 

I would definitely consider that before springing $40 
for a stupid 20 cent part. 

Bring the motherboard in an anti-static bag to Friday lunch. 
I'll bring my tools. 
Too bad you didn't bring it to the last meeting. 

If that doesn't fix it, consider getting the connector from 
a dead laptop. The FreeGeek folks might be able to help you 
there. Some of the show up for lunch. 

Jim