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Laptop Power Jack Repair and Replacement in VA, DC and MD. :

Does your laptop have a broken or unstable power jack? We can fix it!

Symptoms of a broken power jack:

The laptop only runs when you keep the power cord in a certain direction
The laptop only runs on battery power.

The laptop will not power on at all

The laptop will not charge the battery
The laptop switches from AC power to battery power intermittently
The unit suddenly shuts off

Sparks come out of the back of the laptop

The wrong information some repair centers give:

While many computer repair shops are familiar with broken power jacks, they may not be able to repair them. Many, including the large nationwide stores (Best Buy, Compusa, Rescuecom) and even the laptop’s manufacturer, will steer you towards replacing the laptop’s motherboard. The cost for the motherboard alone can range between $200 - $800.

How jacks break:

Some power jacks fail under normal operation of your computer. After a year or two of usage, parts just ‘come loose’ on certain models
Sometimes the laptop gets dropped and the cord yanks the jack loose
Laptop power cords are tripped over on a daily basis
The laptop is moved around a lot. After the jack is moved back and forth enough times, it comes loose

Getting a new power jack installed by onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair:

This is a repair we do on a daily basis on ALL brands of laptops for customers and other computer stores all over the US. We have almost every jack available in stock.

Q. Will this repair work on my laptop?

A. Yes, we repair the jack on all laptops for a flat rate which is quoted after our initial diagnosis.
Q. What if you can’t fix it?

A. On rare occasions, part of the motherboard is broken that the jack attaches to. This usually only happens if the cord was yanked out very hard. When the unit is opened and we note this, we do not do the repair and do not charge you for the jack repair. We will give you some options, including sending the laptop back, a quote on a replacement motherboard and other options.