Recent content by Johnapple

What would you suggest I could use to cut the legs? There's very little room to get under/around them.

Is this any use? https://imgur.com/a/k80YSWk I don't currently have an underside picture but the port still kind of works (the inner part has come off and I struggle to keep the wire at an angle where there is a connection) means that there's no damage to the board and that the above picture...

Thank you for your reply, are you able to explain how I would be able to check the above things? My electronic knowledge is limited to basic soldering. Thanks

Hello, I have an old laptop with a faulty power port. After buying a replacement part, I found that I am unable to remove the one currently installed (possibly due to my soldering iron not being hot enough), despite *many* attempts and following all available advice. I am not really looking to...