I just fixed this problem on my 5750, one of the connections to the DC jack had snapped off so was only making intermittent contact. No new parts required but I did have to strip it down to get at the problem and solder the connection back on. The laptop switching itself off when you apply too much pressure to the dc connection is a separate issue you can deal with at the same time - the DC jack is stuck down with glue, which doesn't do the job so if you angle the power cable wrong it will move up enough to hit the power button from below. Sloppy design from Acer, but you just need to re-secure the jack so it can't move.
I have just successfully replaced the motor, remarkably straightforward (though in parts very fiddly), and an excellent guide up to step 6.
Couple of tips -
Step 2: The screen really comes up with a jerk, I actually pulled off a connector with the initial separation and was very lucky nothing broke. Be very gentle with the initial separation.
Step 6: The white/black parts were reversed on mine, I guess it's fairly random. But all you need to know is that you very carefully flip up the smaller section, whichever colour it may be.
At this point, I had access to the motor so I tried my luck. It came out, and the next one went in, with great ease. You do not need to go any further than step 6 to do this fix. The small section of the motor still covered just slides out with a gentle tug, and my replacement is working fine.