Try a [https://www.permatex.com/products/adhesives-sealants/epoxies/permatex-plastic-welder/|Plasticweld] (there are other brands as well not just this one) and see if that works.
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Try a [https://www.jbweld.com/products/plasticweld-syringe/|Plasticweld] type of adhesive (there are other brands as well not just this one) and see if that works.
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If not then you may have to replace the bottom case.
Here is a link to a [https://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=item&id=10294|supplier] of the part. It is not a recommendation to use them. It is shown to give an idea of the cost of the part. There are other suppliers online that may suit you better.
Here is a link to the [http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_xps_laptop/xps-17_service%20manual_en-us.pdf|service manual] for your laptop, which may be of some help..
Try a [https://www.permatex.com/products/adhesives-sealants/epoxies/permatex-plastic-welder/|Plasticweld] (there are other brands as well not just this one) and see if that works.
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If not then you may have to replace the bottom case.
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Here is a link to a [https://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=item&id=10294|supplier] of the part. It is not a recommendation to use them. It is shown to give an idea of the cost of the part. There are other suppliers online that may suit you better.
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Here is a link to the [http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_xps_laptop/xps-17_service%20manual_en-us.pdf|service manual] for your laptop, which may be of some help..
Here is a link to a [https://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=item&id=10294|supplier] of the part. It is not a recommendation to use them. It is shown to give an idea of the cost of the part. There are other suppliers online that may suit you better.
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Here is a link to the [http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_xps_laptop/xps-17_service%20manual_en-us.pdf|service manual] for your laptop, which may be of some help..
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Here is a link to the [http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_xps_laptop/xps-17_service%20manual_en-us.pdf|service manual] for your laptop.
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Scroll to p.91 to view the pre-requisite steps and then the procedure to remove the AC Adapter connector.
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Here is a link to just one [https://www.ebay.com/itm/DELL-XPS-17-L701X-L702X-POWER-DC-JACK-SOCKET-PORT-CABLE-DD0GM7PB000-0RMD72-E44/322361280489?epid=2109282596&hash=item4b0e3ac7e9:g:vagAAOSwj85YOEmB|supplier] of the part. It is not a recommendation to use them. It is shown to give an idea of the cost of the part. There are other suppliers online that may suit you better. Just search for ''Dell XPS 17 (l701x / l702x) dc power input jack with cable'' to get results.
Hi @owens92 ,
Here is a link to the [http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_xps_laptop/xps-17_service%20manual_en-us.pdf|service manual] for your laptop.
Scroll to p.91 to view the pre-requisite steps and then the procedure to remove the AC Adapter connector.
Here is a link to just one [https://www.ebay.com/itm/DELL-XPS-17-L701X-L702X-POWER-DC-JACK-SOCKET-PORT-CABLE-DD0GM7PB000-0RMD72-E44/322361280489?epid=2109282596&hash=item4b0e3ac7e9:g:vagAAOSwj85YOEmB|supplier] of the part. It is not a recommendation to use them. It is shown to give an idea of the cost of the part. There are other suppliers online that may suit you better. Just search for ''Dell XPS 17 (l701x / l702x) dc power input jack with cable'' to get results.
Hopefully this is of some help.