DC Jack Repair
Loose barrel sockets, broken jack boards, damaged cables and intermittent charging.
Charging port repair for loose DC jacks, damaged USB-C ports and laptops that only charge intermittently, with charger testing and board-level diagnosis when required.
Charging faults can sit in the charger, socket, battery, USB-C power delivery circuit or motherboard power rails.
Loose barrel sockets, broken jack boards, damaged cables and intermittent charging.
Worn connectors, snapped centre tongues, damaged pads and USB-C power delivery issues.
Battery health, charger recognition and charging circuit checks before replacing parts blindly.
The aim is to confirm the likely route before parts are ordered or specialist bench time is committed.
These are guide prices for triage and quoting. Final cost depends on model, parts, condition and repair risk.
| Service | Guide Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Charging diagnostic | from GBP 35 | For unclear no-charge and charger recognition faults. |
| DC jack repair | GBP 75-130 + parts | Depends on strip-down time and part design. |
| USB-C connector repair | GBP 120-220 | Microsoldering and power delivery testing required. |
| Board-level charging repair | quoted after diagnosis | For controller, fuse, MOSFET or rail faults. |
Useful details before booking or posting a device.
Both need checking. Include the original charger where possible so adapter, socket and charging circuit can be tested together.
Yes, many USB-C ports can be replaced, but damaged pads or deeper power delivery faults can make the job more involved.
Bring the charger and mention whether the fault is intermittent, completely dead or only happens at certain cable angles.
Choose the closest route if your fault overlaps more than one repair type.
Specialist UK mail-in route for USB-C power delivery faults.
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