{"product_id":"dc-power-jack-connector-hp-elitebook-725-g3-820-g3-840-g3-850-g3","title":"DC Power Jack Connector for HP EliteBook 725 G3 \/ 820 G3 \/ 840 G3 \/ 850 G3","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave to hold the charger at a specific angle to make your HP EliteBook 820 G3, 840 G3, 850 G3 or 725 G3 charge? The DC power jack flex wears out on this chassis from cable movement — swap it for a solid connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: DC-in jack + flex to motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible: HP EliteBook 725 G3, 820 G3, 840 G3, 850 G3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector: 4.5 × 3.0 mm centre pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: replacement flex with solder-free plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: brand-new, tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: jack + flex to motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSymptoms of a faulty part\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharges only at a specific cable angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug feels loose or visibly moves in the chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermittent 'Plugged in' \/ 'On battery' toggling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSparking or burnt smell from the DC port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug runs warmer than normal while charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🟡 Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e · Estimated time: 45 minutes · Required tools: Phillips PH0, T8 Torx, plastic spudger.\u003cbr\u003eRemove the bottom cover, disconnect the battery, lift the old jack flex out of the motherboard and the chassis cradle, then route the new one identically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit the EliteBook 840 G4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the G4 uses USB-C charging and has no separate DC jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to solder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this jack is a plug-in flex that clips straight into the motherboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with both my 65W and 90W charger?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the barrel size is the same (4.5×3.0 mm) — both HP 65W and 90W bricks work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does this fit the EliteBook 840 G4?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No, the G4 uses USB-C charging and has no separate DC jack.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need to solder?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No, this jack is a plug-in flex that clips straight into the motherboard.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Compatible with both my 65W and 90W charger?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, the barrel size is the same (4.5×3.0 mm) — both HP 65W and 90W bricks work.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"HowTo\",\"name\":\"Replace DC power jack on EliteBook 820\/840\/850 G3\",\"totalTime\":\"PT45M\",\"tool\":[{\"@type\":\"HowToTool\",\"name\":\"Phillips PH0\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToTool\",\"name\":\"T8 Torx\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToTool\",\"name\":\"plastic spudger\"}],\"step\":[{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Open chassis\",\"text\":\"Unscrew the bottom cover with a T8.\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Disconnect battery\",\"text\":\"Pull the battery connector off the motherboard.\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Remove old jack\",\"text\":\"Unclip the jack flex from the chassis cradle and motherboard connector.\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Fit new jack\",\"text\":\"Press the new jack into the chassis slot and clip the flex onto the board.\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"position\":5,\"name\":\"Test\",\"text\":\"Plug in the charger and confirm a stable charge indicator.\"}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Sunsky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54472834908483,"sku":"SPS5191","price":19.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/6256\/4706\/files\/SPS5191.jpg?v=1778436191","url":"https:\/\/mackenners.com\/en-us\/products\/dc-power-jack-connector-hp-elitebook-725-g3-820-g3-840-g3-850-g3","provider":"Mackenners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}