A notebook receives its power through an internal battery which is charged via an adapter connected to the power jack, which is located on the side or back of the machine. If the socket should malfunction it can be difficult to impossible to charge the Lithium Ion battery. Noticeable signs of a non-functioning power jack are a loose-fitting socket, difficulty charging the notebook, and intermittent charging. A jack that seems to be failing is repairable by either someone competent with working on the internal components of a notebook or to guarantee a quality fix it benefits to use the services of a local computer repair shop.
Some of common causes for the power jack to fail consist of -
Not Giving the Right Care - a typical problem for a power jack to become defective is not caring for the notebook properly when on-the-go. Excessive knocking or bumping or not using the right type of laptop bag when traveling can result in a wide variety of problems, not just those related to the jack. If traveling to and from work with a notebook in tow, it is always wise to disconnect the power supply from the notebook. Leaving the power cord in place when traveling could soon lead to the socket being twisted or loosened which will soon cause this essential part to fail.
Defective Components - some of the popular notebook brands seem to have a higher occurrence of failures to this component due to a weak joint between the motherboard and the power port. Overtime everyday usage of a notebook has the potential to cause this soldered joint to fail, which causes the jack to loosen from its hold on the motherboard and restricts the ideal charging of the battery. Besides the soldered joints, a power jack can also be connected to the motherboard using multiple clips which can often give a more reliable hold.
Everyday Wear and Aging - for a notebook that is constantly on the move it will be necessary to remove and insert the power supply into power jack on an almost everyday basis. Although, this is considered as normal use, in time the port can fail due to this repeated pushing and pulling. However, for a notebook that is based for the majority of its time on a desk this type of problem isn't so much of a concern. Accidents, such as tripping over the power cord can also result in unwanted strain causing the jack to detach from the motherboard and fail.
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