Hey everyone! I'm dealing with a Lenovo Windows laptop that has part of a broken charger stuck in the charging port. I've tried various tools like pliers and tweezers over the years, but nothing seems to work. I got quoted a hefty $800 for repairs since they said it requires a new port. Is there any other way to power my laptop without using the charger port? Also, tips for removing the broken piece would be super helpful. Just a note: the port on the other side isn't a charging port like I initially thought—it's actually for headphones. Thanks in advance for your help!
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Does your laptop have a USB-C port? Sometimes you can charge through that. Just make sure the port is actually capable of charging; some laptops have the USB-C port only for data. If it doesn't work for charging, you might need to consider other options.
Have you opened up your laptop? If the charging port is integrated into the motherboard, it can be a hassle to replace and might mean swapping out the whole board or getting someone to solder it in. If it’s a modular port, it should be a quick fix though!
Yeah, I have two USB-C ports. One has the broken piece in it, and the other is just for headphones. I tried plugging my charger into the second one, but it didn’t charge.