DC Power Jack Connector HP ZBook G3 745 EliteBook Folio 1015 G1

Does your HP ZBook 15/17 G3, EliteBook 745 G3 or Folio 1015 G1 only charge when you hold the plug at an angle? The DC power jack is worn or the inner pin is broken. This replacement connector drops straight in and gets your laptop charging reliably again.

Specifications

• Part: DC power jack connector (Smart Pin)
• Color: black
• Compatible: HP ZBook 15 G3, ZBook 17 G3, EliteBook 745 G3, EliteBook Folio 1015 G1
• Pin: 7.4 mm with blue center pin
• Housing and flex cable to motherboard included
• For 90W/120W/150W HP adapters

Symptoms of a defective part

• Charges only at a specific angle
• Charges intermittently or not at all
• Flickering charge LED
• Jack feels loose or moves in housing
• Burnt smell or discoloration around the port

Installation

🟡 Medium - around 50 minutes. Remove the bottom panel, disconnect the battery, unscrew the old jack and unclip the flex cable. Tools: T6 Torx, PH0, plastic spudger. No soldering needed.

Frequently asked questions

Will this fit a ZBook G4 or G5?
No - G4 and G5 use USB-C or different DC ports.

Is it a Smart Pin connector?
Yes - the blue center pin signals the adapter wattage to the laptop.

Works with USB-C dock?
No, this replaces only the standard DC jack assembly.