The laptop's charging port is damaged.
The laptop's charging port is damaged.
I was unable to charge my laptop, and I soon realized I broke the charging port. I then started to do some research on how to fix this issue and apparently it's very expensive. So I'm just wondering if there is a cheap way for me to fix this, this laptop means a lot to me, and I don't want to replace the laptop just because of a broken charging port. Laptop model: Lenovo L340 *not the gaming version* Specs: Core i5 8th gen 8GB RAM 128GB M.2 SSD
Your laptop isn't charging via USB-C, so swapping the charger is the best solution. Accessing it is straightforward. The charging port is easily located on the motherboard. Determining whether the issue lies with the port or the inverter board is the main concern—replacing the latter is often not feasible. If only the port is loose, you might attempt to reattach it by soldering or consider replacing the whole device. This requires a decent soldering iron, steady hands, lead-based solder, and some patience. Soldering on a motherboard can be challenging, especially if you're inexperienced. Unless you can replace the entire board, it's wise to contact a repair shop that handles such repairs. You'd likely spend about an hour plus time for parts and labor. Your laptop probably isn't under warranty, but reaching out to Lenovo for a quote would be sensible. They operate service centers globally, increasing the chances of a timely fix.