Charging problem Samsung RV520
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Charging problem Samsung RV520
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The above laptop fell off a chair whilst charging and has apparently damaged the connection within the casing i.e. I have to hold the lead at a certain angle to start charging.
The problem has already worsened ( more difficult to make connection ) and I obviously fear that the internal connection could break completely.
Haven't opened up a laptop before and so am wondering :
1) Will I likely be able to do so with ordinary tools ( all visible screws small Posidrive ) ? Have jewellers screw-drivers etc.
2) Will things spring out like a joke jumping-cracker ?
3) Is the connection going to be something substantial enough that I can solder with a small iron or is it specialised tool territory only ?
Any other comments welcomed and thanks for your interest.
The above laptop fell off a chair whilst charging and has apparently damaged the connection within the casing i.e. I have to hold the lead at a certain angle to start charging.
The problem has already worsened ( more difficult to make connection ) and I obviously fear that the internal connection could break completely.
Haven't opened up a laptop before and so am wondering :
1) Will I likely be able to do so with ordinary tools ( all visible screws small Posidrive ) ? Have jewellers screw-drivers etc.
2) Will things spring out like a joke jumping-cracker ?
3) Is the connection going to be something substantial enough that I can solder with a small iron or is it specialised tool territory only ?
Any other comments welcomed and thanks for your interest.
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If you have a look here and select your variant, it will show you a picture of the skt and offer to sell you one as well.
As to whether you should diy or not will depend on your skill level with an iron.
As to whether you should diy or not will depend on your skill level with an iron.
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Thanks for the replies. Can I ask if it is certain that the socket will need replacing ( i.e. they are not repairable ) or if it may just be a case of re-soldering a connection ?
I ask because I think I will take it to a local repairer, but if it is certain a plug will be needed, then I will buy before I go to minimise repair time.
I ask because I think I will take it to a local repairer, but if it is certain a plug will be needed, then I will buy before I go to minimise repair time.
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Thanks for the replies. Can I ask if it is certain that the socket will need replacing ( i.e. they are not repairable ) or if it may just be a case of re-soldering a connection ?
More serious answer.... given the compact nature of PCB components these days repair is hardly going to be an option.
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A "local repairer" will probably strip the machine down and then send the motherboard off to a specialist repairer. Most won't do the soldering themselves. The specialist will have the socket in stock, cheaper than you can buy it - probably costs them around 50p / shot
if the socket is broken, its not repairable. It needs replacement
However.....there is another possibility as to whats wrong. Did you check that video I linked to? Did you notice how the socket is fitted to the board? In a cut out indent between two flanges sticking off the side of the board. Its possible that one of those has cracked or snapped, in which case repair is very difficult and involves gluing the bits back together and then trying to create new conductive traces with solder......not easy.
if the socket is broken, its not repairable. It needs replacement
However.....there is another possibility as to whats wrong. Did you check that video I linked to? Did you notice how the socket is fitted to the board? In a cut out indent between two flanges sticking off the side of the board. Its possible that one of those has cracked or snapped, in which case repair is very difficult and involves gluing the bits back together and then trying to create new conductive traces with solder......not easy.
