MSI GF65 THIN ms-16w1 MSI-NL laptop charge port power jack repair fix charging connector replacement

[@kipperslapper]

Writing this comment from my newly repaired laptop - thanks to this video! It was a long process but not too difficult, with the right equipment. The desolder braid was a must. I actually found it easier to remove the pins one by one, with them cut from the jack, rather than trying to remove it all in one go. Hardest part was the desoldering. New one went in very easy. Thanks again!

[@chrisob5470]

What brand of gaming laptop is the most reliable? I know from experience it definitely is not MSI lol

[@SenileOtaku]

I find when dealing with those flat ribbon cables (that attach through those ZIF connectors) I use a pair of tweezers (the ones in my iFixIt toolkit are good for that). Forget trying to manipulate them with my clumsy fingers. One thing to be VERY careful with for those flat/ZIF connectors though: some unlock by flipping up, some by sliding out. Be very sure to check which kind they are before opening them. I broke the power button ribbon connector on a Dell N7110 by opening it the wrong way (and I don't have the right soldering equipment or skill to fix it). So I have a machine that *was* working, but I can't power on anymore. And as for that cordless screwdriver: wouldn't it be easier/better to use a cordless screwdriver instead? Something not so awkward? I think my B&D cordless was around $20. (and I'll need to call tomorrow about repairing the board in my wife's GF65 Thin 9SD)

[@willdarko]

Thanks for the video, helped a lot today!

[@Werw0LFf]

Thank you!

[@rustysiler8904]

I have this same computer and my port is still in place but the solder is broke on the back small silver pins so it only works of u hold pressure on the charger. Could I just add some solder to the existing one or should I have the port completely changed out.

[@mohamedamirul6176]

You could just add some solder, and add some to the feet that is holding the port. :)

[@srujan099]

I am having the same problem 😭

[@bearieroblox6451]

Yea I had this problem last year got it fixed for $120, a year later same fucking problem

[@whydontyoutakemedowntofunk2652]

I have the same problem - damn silver pin broke for the power jacket

[@mittcrocket5942]

Hey! I have an issue where the small part of the motherboard that holds the jack, the one closest to the fan on the opposite side of the HDMI jack, snapped in half. My jack is being held on by solder and a dream. Is this fixable?

[@srujan099]

Never ever buy a MSI laptop. Their service is like a hell..never ever buy keep my words

[@SenileOtaku]

MSI's tech support makes Dell's support look almost competent...

[@lagillas]

Bought a $1500 of this, just to go fucked up in 6 months, and not even that much use

[@fatfurie]

they were pretty easy to deal with for me.. until my warranty ran out lol

[@CrawdaddyDeluxe]

@@lagillas I had this computer for not even a few months before the pixels started to die on the monitor and my warranty was 1 day out of expiration and they would offer me absolutely no support then. Paid a stupid amount to have the screen replaced which was hell because they had to cut the screen off since they glue it all together unlike other brands. Basically ensures total destruction of the screen if you try to remove it.