[Duo2400] Loose connection on Powerbook Duo 2300c

[Tom and Lisa P]

>My wife has a Powerbook Duo 2300c that has quit working.  The 
>problem seems to be in the port where the ac adaptor plugs in.  The 
>battery no longer works at all and when I try to start it from the 
>AC adaptor, the power will come on and off depending on the position 
>of the adaptor in the port.  I have tried a new AC adaptor and the 
>problem is the same.
>
>I am wondering if the port can be easily replaced or if it is a 
>complicated and expensive job.  I don't even know how much the 
>computer is worth.  She uses it mostly for word processing and it 
>has served her well.  What are her options?
>
>Thanks for your help.
>Rich

Sounds like you just need to resolder down the AC plug on the 
motherboard.  A 5 minute job if you have a soldering iron.

Mad Dog