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    Laptop gets really hot after changing power jack

    The one I bought also has a 2.5mm pin ... so maybe I just didn't solder it on well enough, or something else broke when I dropped my laptop, I guess
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    Laptop gets really hot after changing power jack

    Yes, it could be that the size of the pin is wrong - I just assumed it fitted since it should fit my pc model (and a lot from other websites had same size, as far as I recall) ... However, it doesn't Seem like it says what the appropriate size is anywhere on my charger :/
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    Laptop gets really hot after changing power jack

    I don't know if the pin is the same diameter since the old broke off when I dropped it :/ And the pc still has problems with power if I remove the battery, so I don't know if that's the problem
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    Laptop gets really hot after changing power jack

    I have tried to resolder it, but with no result - in fact, I find it harder to get it charging now :( Anyone has other ideas, or is it just med who can't solder properly?
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    Laptop gets really hot after changing power jack

    Thank you, I'll try doing that :)
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    Laptop gets really hot after changing power jack

    Hi, I recently broke the power jack in my ASUS N71jv laptop because I dropped it. A couple of weeks ago, I changed the power jack myself, however, a few (major) problems have since occurred: At first it was fine, but a bit later the power indicator has been constantly switching on/off for a...