[Noisebridge-discuss] can anyone help me repair a Asus EEE netbook this weekend?

[Rachel McConnell]

There are several Instructables on modding a power supply cord to have a
magsafe-style connection to the laptop.  There may be some ideas in them
that would apply to your project:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Laptop-power-connector/
http://www.instructables.com/id/ThinkSafe:-A-Magnetic-Power-Connector-for-Thinkpad/
http://www.instructables.com/id/MagSafe-for-the-Rest-of-Us-A-DIY-Magnetic-Power-A/

travis+ml-noisebridge at subspacefield.org wrote:
> Ah, well, folks, it turns out the new Asus EEE 1215n PCs have a known
> problem; the power connector (barrel plug) is so small (0.7mm diameter)
> it tends to snap off.  Le sigh.
> 
> We managed to desolder the connector last weekend; if anyone has suggestions
> on how to rig up something more durable, I'm all ears.
> 
> I think it would be way cool to salvage an Apple-style magnetic power
> connector and jury-rig it on there.  Commercial vendors can't do it
> because it's patented, I think.  That would make this experience worth
> it :-)
> 
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