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Hi @Fishtown.I’ve already removed the jack and still finding the short but I’ll have a proper look at the ribbon connection today. Thanks again for your help. ... View more

Thanks for the welcome and help.There isn’t a  visible defective spot on the PCB but when tested i get a short on all the pins for the ribbon connection. Looking at schematic diagram for the DC jack pins 1 to 4 are for positives and 5 8 are negative and shouldn’t be shorting out at all. ... View more

@Fishtown  My board has a short on the + and - connections. I think it’s got too hot and developed the fault. ... View more

@notsogood  Did you manage to source this part? I need to replace one for my lap top but can’t source it anywhere. ... View more