Power · Naranpura · 2026-03-09
MSI GF63 Thin — Charging Port / DC Jack Repair in Naranpura, Ahmedabad
Quick answer
MSI GF63 Thin (gaming laptop (10th-gen i5, GTX 1650)) arrived with: Charges only when the cable is held at an angle; charging drops out under the slightest movement. Root cause: Mechanical fatigue tore the DC-in barrel/USB-C connector pads from the PCB, breaking the charge path intermittently. Repaired at HOPE Systems Ahmedabad for ₹2,099 in 4 hours, with a 90-day warranty. Success rate for this repair category: 96%.
Device & specification
gaming laptop (10th-gen i5, GTX 1650)
Reported symptom
Charges only when the cable is held at an angle; charging drops out under the slightest movement.
“I've been propping the charger up with a book for weeks.”
Diagnostic procedure
- Continuity test from jack to board pads
- Microscope inspection reveals lifted pads and cold joints
- Charge-current trace captured on oscilloscope while flexing the cable
Root cause analysis
Mechanical fatigue tore the DC-in barrel/USB-C connector pads from the PCB, breaking the charge path intermittently.
Step-by-step repair process
- Damaged connector desoldered
- Pads reconstructed with jumper wire where lifted
- New connector soldered and reinforced with UV-cure adhesive
- Charge current verified at full load
- Flex/stress test over 200 insertions
Parts replaced & costs
| Part | Cost (INR) |
|---|---|
| DC-in / USB-C port assembly | ₹900 |
| Total billed (parts + labour) | ₹2,099 |
Quality-control testing
- Full power-cycle test (10 cycles)
- 2-hour stress/burn-in with thermal logging
- Port, Wi-Fi, audio, camera and battery-charge verification
- Final cosmetic clean and screw-torque audit
Customer review
★★★★★
“Charging Port / DC Jack Repair on my MSI GF63 Thin was handled honestly at HOPE Systems — clear quote before work, free pickup from Naranpura, and it came back working perfectly within the promised 4 hours.”
— Sagar Chauhan, Naranpura
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