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    Can This Be Fixed?

    I have a small problem.On the side of the laptop there's a port that you can plug the A/C adapter into. It has a plastic ring that goes around it to ensure that the A/C adapter gets a tight fit and the laptop receives. Well my plasic ring, or seal around it whatever you want to call it just broke off into pieces.

    Now my A/C adapter will still plug into the laptop, but it's very loose and because of that it's not registering that the A/C adapter is plugged in, so it's draining my battery.

    So my question is can this be replaced? If so is there any way it can be done at home instead of a repair shop? My husband is pretty knowledgeable about computers he built our desktop from scratch and he's mechanically inclined so he could probably fix it. If it can be fixed at home,

    What part would I need to order? Also is there an online guide to replacing it yourself?

    If it can't be fixed at home would it be costly to have it replaced at a shop?
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    What kind of laptop? There's a massive difference between a Mac's AC ports and a Compaq's, etc. Model number, please.
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    • #3
      And a picture of your laptop's ac input would be very helpful as well!

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      • #4
        It's a Sony Vaio and the model name is VGN- FZ283B.

        I can get it to register the A/C adapter, but only briefly and after lots of fiddling around with it, but I need a long term solution.

        Here's a pic sorry for the crappy quality, trying to keep my 1 yr old out of trouble while I deal with this. http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/f...t=DSC00701.jpg

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        • #5
          I'm not familiar with Sony VAIO laptops, but HP laptops have the power connector built into the motherboard, therefore the motherboard needs to be replaced.

          I hope this insight helps.
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          • #6
            "Can it be fixed"

            Yes.

            "Can it fixed properly, to look as good as new yadda yadda"

            Maybe. It depends on how the AC adaptor is connected in the original part, and I don't have a stack of laptop parts manuals handy. A repair shop will, and will be able to tell you after referencing those manuals.

            "Can it be McGuyvered into functioning?"

            Sure. Get any plastic ring similar to the one that broke - even a piece hacksawed out of a ballpoint pen - and attach it somehow. Even crazy glue will do it, though I'd start with a more temporary solution to be sure I got it right.

            By your description of the problem, all you need is a plastic ring that's a snug fit, attached firmly to the region around the AC port.

            If all you need is a plastic ring, you don't need the officially correct part.
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            • #7
              Quoth Seshat View Post
              By your description of the problem, all you need is a plastic ring that's a snug fit, attached firmly to the region around the AC port.

              If all you need is a plastic ring, you don't need the officially correct part.
              This. Because from the picture, it doesn't look like there would be a part, it'd be a case fix, so just find a piece of plastic about the right size.
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              • #8
                I'm going to see if I can find a plastic ring that will fit around it snugly and will provide a tight enough fit so the laptop is consistently getting power from the A/C adapter. If that works then I'll glue the ring on and call it good.

                fI that doesn't work then I will have to have the DC Connector Jack replaced. I already have a price quote on a replacement part, it'd just be a matter of finding someone to do the labor. So I guess I'll have to wait and see.

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                • #9
                  Did you find something that works? If there wasn't anything laying around the house, most of the big hardware stores will have a section of LOTS of tiny little drawers with all sorts of parts. I'd start with looking through the nylon washers and plastic grommets. Or keep your eyes peeled for anything that you can file down to shape.

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