Power Jack replacement

amac2000

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I have just replaced the power Jack does anyone know how to test connections prior to re-installing motherboard into laptop.

I want to check that I have soldered properly and connections are good.

Thanks
Andy
 

mcnumpty23

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you should be able to bench test it by plugging in the charger and pushing the little button that would be below

the on -off switch

dont do this if you removed the cpu heatsink

if the cpu fan spins then powers going through the power jack and you can re-assemble it
 

amac2000

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Thanks for the replies but it is my 1st attempt at soldering and I want to make sure that the soldered connections are okay prior to powering upas dont want to short out m/board.

I have removed heatsink and processor.

thanks Andy
 

ram1009

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You risk damaging something if you apply power. You need an ohmeter to check continuity between the contacts on the jack and the solder pads on the MB.
 

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