PowerBook Charging Problem- Replace Bottom Case?

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  1. dvdhsu, Dec 31, 2008

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    My PowerBook 12" 1.33ghz suffered a nasty fall in Las Vegas this week. It fell from the trunk onto the hard cement floor, and now refuses to charge.
    When I plug the Charger in, nothing happens. However, if I press it in, it works perfectly.
    Now, I have no idea what I should go about doing. Should I replace the DC in board, or should I replace the whole bottom case?
    Happy New Year!
    Thanks,
    David
     

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  2. Reflow, Jan 1, 2009

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    If you are going to replace the DC board you might as well replace the bottom casing since you have to remove it. iFixit should have the parts you need.
     
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  3. Tinknock71, Jan 1, 2009

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    The solder connection must have broken from the board. use ifixit and use the steps to take the Powerbook apart and solder the power plug back to the board, I have seen this happen a few times, just takes a little patience and time but can be fixed, just need a fine tip solder iron and a steady hand, Radioshack has solder irons for less then ten bucks. As for the case if can live with the dent you can save youself a few hunderd buck for a case. just get a hard shell case to cover the Powerbook that way you dont have to be reminded of the dent.
     
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