03-05-2011 08:01 AM - last edited 3 weeks ago by ROGBot
02-15-2012 06:32 AM
BrodyBoy wrote:
Or a design defect. Either way, I agree.....with so many occurrences, there's clearly something wrong. Given the warranty concern, perhaps you could see whether some local shop is authorized and can do the quick solder job...?
02-27-2012 10:32 AM
06-13-2012 07:12 AM
02-15-2012 06:44 AM
02-15-2012 07:12 AM
houndazs wrote:
Its too bad so many are having this problem. If anyone is in the San Antonio, TX area ill fix your laptop for you on the house! Just send me a PM. Its a very easy fix!
02-15-2012 07:59 AM
jkarchner wrote:great idea will do!
If you ever do get a chance to fix one, you should record how you fixed it and post the video.
It may give people a more realistic look at exactly how easy it is and encourage others to make the fix themselves (if they have the experience to perform the soldering)
02-21-2012 02:56 PM
02-21-2012 05:50 PM
Cavallari wrote:
I've also just gotten hit with this on my G53SW. Worse, apparently my registration for ADP didn't go through (I have no idea what happened there). I opened an RMA request but I've been warned that this could be considered accidental damage.
The plug hasn't been under any stress, and this is a hugely common enough problem that I doubt they'll determine it's accidental, but I'm hoping that it'll work out ok based on what I'm seeing here. It's some reassurance, anyway. 🙂
Additionally, since this seems to be specific to this power jack... Has the experience been a new motherboard, or soldering a new jack to the motherboard? I'm concerned that if it's the motherboard, it'll end up breaking again. And if I take it to a certified Asus tech who can just solder on a new one that perhaps doesn't SUCK, would that void my warranty? Thanks!
02-28-2012 04:18 AM
02-28-2012 10:01 AM
Phate18 wrote:
This seems to quite a common issue, I agree that the pin is FAR too thin on the inside.