Soldering
 

The DC Jack in my laptop is loose.

Should I (soldering noob) attempt to tackle the problem my self or leave it to a pro?

Is there a big chance that I could destroy the laptop with D.I.Y soldering?

Is £80 (approx. $160) a reasonable price to get the job done by a pro?

Thanks.

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The DC Jack in my laptop is loose.

Should I (soldering noob) attempt to tackle the problem my self or leave it to a pro?

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If you self-describe as a n00b, then I wouldn't undertake this project yet.

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Is there a big chance that I could destroy the laptop with D.I.Y soldering?

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Yes. It's a fairly simple job, really, but the downside is big.

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Is £80 (approx. $160) a reasonable price to get the job done by a pro?

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Depends. Some laptops can take quite a while to open up and put back together, and there is a high probability of messing something up in the process, so the tech has to charge what seems like a high amount in order to cover both his time and the expense of routine screwups.

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unless you have a soldering iron designed for electronics, with adjustable temp, don't attempt. most soldiering irons that come in tool kits are designed for piping, which is significantly hotter grade solder than that used in electronics. buying a proper soldering iron would cost as much as having the pro do it.

most times the replacement part is like $8-15, make sure you arent getting charged $0 for part and $40 for labor. If you are, look up the parts price, and then see if you can get the guy to just charge labor.

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i had the same problem they wanted like 200 to fix it i believe I just got a new laptop (needed one anyways as that one was getting old)

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i had the same problem they wanted like 200 to fix it i believe I just got a new laptop (needed one anyways as that one was getting old)

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do that hee