The [https://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-POWER-JACK-w-CABLE-HARNESS-Acer-Chromebook-CB3-431-C5FM-CB3-431-C5EX-Socket-/282887032849|DC-In jack] (supplier example only) is a plug in module. Search for ''Acer Chromebook CB3-431-C5EX DC-In jack'' to find suppliers that suit you.
Here’s the ifixit [guide|88819] guide, that shows how to access the charger port (DC-In jack) and to replace it.
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'''Note:''' When working in a laptop it is safer if you disconnect the battery from the motherboard as soon as you can access it to prevent any possible electrical problems from occurring if you accidentally touch something you shouldn’t when using tools to remove/replace the power port. You don’t have to remove the battery just disconnect it. Here’s the ifixit [guide|88814] guide that may help.
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'''Note:''' When working in a laptop it is safer if you disconnect the battery from the motherboard as soon as you can access it to prevent any possible electrical problems from occurring if you accidentally touch something you shouldn’t when using tools to remove/replace the power port. You don’t have to totally remove the battery just disconnect it. Here’s the ifixit [guide|88814] guide that may help.
The reason for this is that there is always power available at various points on a motherboard when the laptop is off. The power button is not a power isolating button. It merely signals the BIOS as to what is wanted by the user. Think of the laptop as being in an extremely low power state rather than being totally switched off.
Reconnect the battery as late as possible into the reassembly of the laptop. Electronics repair hasn’t changed that much over the years. The 1st rule I learnt over 50 years ago is ''power off first, on last, unless testing'', although this is getting harder these days as the power (battery) is getting harder to access without partially disassembling the device first
The [https://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-POWER-JACK-w-CABLE-HARNESS-Acer-Chromebook-CB3-431-C5FM-CB3-431-C5EX-Socket-/282887032849|DC-In jack] (supplier example only) is a plug in module. Search for ''Acer Chromebook CB3-431-C5EX DC-In jack'' to find suppliers that suit you.
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Here’s the ifixit [guide|88819] guide, that shows how to access the power port and to replace it.
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Here’s the ifixit [guide|88819] guide, that shows how to access the charger port (DC-In jack) and to replace it.
'''Note:''' When working in a laptop it is safer if you disconnect the battery from the motherboard as soon as you can access it to prevent any possible electrical problems from occurring if you accidentally touch something you shouldn’t when using tools to remove/replace the power port. You don’t have to remove the battery just disconnect it. Here’s the ifixit [guide|88814] guide that may help.
The reason for this is that there is always power available at various points on a motherboard when the laptop is off. The power button is not a power isolating button. It merely signals the BIOS as to what is wanted by the user. Think of the laptop as being in an extremely low power state rather than being totally switched off.
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Reconnect the battery as late as possible when re-assembling the laptop. Electronics repair hasn’t changed that much over the years. The 1st rule is ''power off first, on last unless testing'', although this is getting harder these days as the power (battery) is getting harder to access without partially disassembling the device first
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Reconnect the battery as late as possible into the reassembly of the laptop. Electronics repair hasn’t changed that much over the years. The 1st rule I learnt over 50 years ago is ''power off first, on last, unless testing'', although this is getting harder these days as the power (battery) is getting harder to access without partially disassembling the device first
Hi @sanriogirl ,
You may be able to repair it yourself.
The [https://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-POWER-JACK-w-CABLE-HARNESS-Acer-Chromebook-CB3-431-C5FM-CB3-431-C5EX-Socket-/282887032849|DC-In jack] (supplier example only) is a plug in module. Search for ''Acer Chromebook CB3-431-C5EX DC-In jack'' to find suppliers that suit you.
Here’s the ifixit [guide|88819] guide, that shows how to access the power port and to replace it.
'''Note:''' When working in a laptop it is safer if you disconnect the battery from the motherboard as soon as you can access it to prevent any possible electrical problems from occurring if you accidentally touch something you shouldn’t when using tools to remove/replace the power port. You don’t have to remove the battery just disconnect it. Here’s the ifixit [guide|88814] guide that may help.
The reason for this is that there is always power available at various points on a motherboard when the laptop is off. The power button is not a power isolating button. It merely signals the BIOS as to what is wanted by the user. Think of the laptop as being in an extremely low power state rather than being totally switched off.
Reconnect the battery as late as possible when re-assembling the laptop. Electronics repair hasn’t changed that much over the years. The 1st rule is ''power off first, on last unless testing'', although this is getting harder these days as the power (battery) is getting harder to access without partially disassembling the device first