Laptop DC Socket removal

[knad]

Hi everybody,
I am new to this forum.
I don't know whether this is the correct place to post it.
Anyway my problem is ;
I am trying to replace the DC socket of a laptop motherboard, the model being Medion MD96630.
Even though I have only got very basic soldering skils I have so far replaced a dozen of laptop DC Sockets.
But I have never encoutered this type of soldering.
The solder around the pins look yellowish and the amount of solder used is less than with other normal solder joints.
I tried to remove the socket with my normal 30W and 60W soldering irons but it did not help.
My question is;
Is this a different type of solder (maybe with copper? )?
Or is it a coating or glue on top of regular solder?
How do I remove this solder?

Thanks in advance,

KNAD

[smason]

Re: Laptop DC Socket removal

I've done a few myself and never had a problem.
Could be it's lead-free solder (which I have also not encountered yet) which from what I hear needs more heat. I'm sure others will chime in.

[knad]

Re: Laptop DC Socket removal

Thanks for your response.
I was also thinking this is lead-free solder. But lead-free solder should melt below 250C ?
My soldering iron is rated upto 380C. And Itried several soldering irons including one upto 450C.
I bought some lead-free solder (99.3Sn) to try and my soldering iron can easily work with this solder.
I am a part time computer technician and this laptop(infact two of the same model) came from a computer shop who said it is too difficult replace the socket. I thought they mentioned it in general but I realize now it in particular this case.
I hope somebody will be able to explain this.

[knad]

Re: Laptop DC Socket removal

Just a update,
I could not desolder the socket by any means.
Finally I got myself some jewellers diamond coated drill bits and a dremel and drilled the holes out. It worked perfectly.
New experience to add to my socket repairt skills.
Anyway I am now ready for any type of socket repair LOL!

[severach]

Re: Laptop DC Socket removal

Drilling can remove the plate through. Drilling should only be used as a last resort.

[insomnia]

Re: Laptop DC Socket removal

ye i agree dont get found of drilling method cause it will come back to haunt you

[Mario]

Re: Laptop DC Socket removal

What i have done in the past with thoose hard to desolder DC jacks are to heat them up with a heatgun. Just tape the SMT chips around it and pull the DC jack out carefully. The ones ihave most trouble with are the Dell DC jacks

[Krankshaft]

Re: Laptop DC Socket removal

Use Chipquik they come off in seconds.

[NxB]

Re: Laptop DC Socket removal

The yellow stuff is flux. The copper is just thick in that part of the board, thats why it won't come off. I vote for the smd rework gun.

Place board upside down, heat, watch the jack fall.

[Krankshaft]

Re: Laptop DC Socket removal

If you're not careful with your aim you could watch some SMD components fall too .

[infringer]

Re: Laptop DC Socket removal

use a heat barrier of some sort always ...

Anyhow correct it is flux great stuff but at times it does suck I have took a dremel to headphone jacks in mp3 players cut them off and desoldered and poked out what was bad before with a paper clip.

For desoldering basic tools are desoldering iron, desoldering braid, heat gun, smd workstation, and chipquck? Never used chip quick thanks for the advice...