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Fix Dell Studio 17 AC Adapter power socket problem

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Dell Studio 17 AC Adapter Features/Specifications :
Input: AC100-240V (worldwide use)
Output: DC19.5V 4.62A
Power: 90W

Connecter size:
Internal Diameter: 5.0mm
External Diameter: 7.4mm
With central pin inside

Fit Laptop Model : Dell Inspiron 1410, Dell Inspiron 1501, Dell insprion 1720, Dell Inspiron 300m, Dell Inspiron 500m, Dell Inspiron 510m, Dell Inspiron 600m, Dell Inspiron 630m, Dell Inspiron 640m, Dell Inspiron 700m, Dell Inspiron 710m, Dell Inspiron 6000, Dell Inspiron 6400, Dell Inspiron 8500, Dell Inspiron 8600, Dell Inspiron 9200, Dell Inspiron 9300, Dell Inspiron 9400, Dell Inspiron E1405, Dell Inspiron E1505, Dell Inspiron E1705, Dell Latitude D400, Dell Latitude D410, Dell Latitude D500, Dell Latitude D510, Dell Latitude D505, Dell Latitude D520, Dell Latitude D600, Dell Latitude D610, Dell Latitude D620, Dell Latitude D630, Dell Latitude D800, Dell Latitude D810, Dell Latitude D820, Latitude D830, Dell Latitude X300,Dell latitude E5500, Dell latitude E6400, Dell latitude E6500, Dell Precision Workstation M60, Dell Precision Workstation M65, Dell Precision Workstation M70, Dell XPS M2010, Dell XPS M140.

Fit Laptop Part :
PA-10, NADP-90KB, PA-1900-02D, PA-1900-02D2, U7809, C2894, 9T215,310-2862, 7W104, 310-399, 09T215, 5U092,PA-1900-04

Dell Studio 17 AC Adapter Warranty
12 months warranty

hat can you do to fix the Dell Studio 17 AC Adapter SOCKET?

1. If the base assembly is OK, but the DC-IN jack is broken, you’ll have to replace the DC-IN power harness.

2. In the worst case scenario you’ll have to replace both parts, the base assembly AND Delll ac adapter jack harness.

3. If the Dell Studio 17 AC Adapter jack is OK but the base is broken, you’ll have to replace the base assembly, which means you’ll have to disassemble the whole laptop.

I will replace the original plastic jack with a generic metal jack purchased at RadioShack for about $3.

Dell Studio 17 AC Adapter Laptop power socket

There is a gap between the power jack and laptop base and when you plug the Dell ac adapter inside the jack it feels very loose. In some cases, the power jack disconnects from the laptop base and you cannot plug in the power adapter at all.

In order to understand what’s going on it’s necessary to remove the top cover and take a closer look at the power jack.
As you see on the picture below, the Dell Studio 17 AC Adapter jack is not seated correctly and separated from the laptop base.

Dell Studio 17 AC Adapter power socket not seated properly:
In some cases it happens because the DC-IN power jack gets broken.

Mounting bracket broken:
But in many cases you have both parts broken, the power jack and base assembly.

Dell ac adapter Power connector broken:
In other cases, the DC-IN power jack is OK but the laptop base is broken. The power jack mounts between two plastic brackets inside the case. If one of the brackets is broken (the left one in my case), the DC-IN power jack will not seat correctly.

By the way, if your laptop is still under warranty, dell might fix the laptop ac adapter problem at no charge. Call them first or take the laptop to the authorized repair center. If this modification works for you, please mention the laptop model in the comments. You are welcome to post any suggestions and improvements.

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