Broken DC jack leg stuck in hole

[Severene]

I was removing the DC jack on an MSI laptop system board. One of the legs wouldn't release and I ended up breaking the jack off with that leg still in the hole. Its more square than round. Having the hardest time getting that little piece of metal out of that hole. Any suggestions?

[SteveNielsen]

Re: Broken DC jack leg stuck in hole

Try hot soldering iron and a dab of fresh solder and a stainless needle or safety pin to push it out. Don't use a brass safety pin, the solder will bind to it.

[stj]

Re: Broken DC jack leg stuck in hole

push it through with the pin of the replacement socket.
then you only have to heat the area once.

[clearchris]

Re: Broken DC jack leg stuck in hole

I first melt 63/37 solder onto it, remove as much solder as I can, repeat up to 2x. If that doesnt work I use chip-quik. If you are having problems getting it hot enough Ill often preheat the area with hot air.

Pb free solder is a pain.

[dj_ricoh]

Re: Broken DC jack leg stuck in hole

Good old makita with a 0.2 drill

[stj]

Re: Broken DC jack leg stuck in hole

that should be one step short of a ban!