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detoxed · 03-04-2004, 01:08 PM

I have a laptop and the place where I connect the power supply to the back of the laptop is fucked up. Its disconnected or loose or something, and its connected to the motherboard.

Any idea how much this will cost to get fixed at a computer repair shop? Not under warranty

BradM · 03-04-2004, 01:09 PM

Dont bother.
Just send it to me and buy a new one

B40 · 03-04-2004, 02:03 PM

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Originally posted by BradM
Dont bother.
Just send it to me and buy a new one

Yea..what he said...if it's connected to the motherboard it will be a bitch to fix

Sell it for parts (especially the LCD) on ebay and get a new one

detoxed · 03-04-2004, 04:44 PM

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Originally posted by B40

Yea..what he said...if it's connected to the motherboard it will be a bitch to fix

Sell it for parts (especially the LCD) on ebay and get a new one

This is a $2k laptop, its worth paying to get it fixed, its been fucked up for 3 months now just getting around to checking it out

SoundMan · 03-04-2004, 04:46 PM

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Originally posted by detoxed

This is a $2k laptop, its worth paying to get it fixed, its been fucked up for 3 months now just getting around to checking it out

i will buy it for $100.00

cashman · 03-04-2004, 04:51 PM

Tech guys are like mechanics, there could be a big range.

cocky · 03-04-2004, 05:35 PM

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Originally posted by detoxed
I have a laptop and the place where I connect the power supply to the back of the laptop is fucked up. Its disconnected or loose or something, and its connected to the motherboard.

Any idea how much this will cost to get fixed at a computer repair shop? Not under warranty

Is it a Dell?

angeleyes · 03-04-2004, 05:37 PM

I had the same problem with my old Tecra 8000.......it had nothing to do with the power cord... the tech guy suggested that I not repair it and just get a new one. (He wasn't trying to sell me anything, it was a repair depot). I forget the problem now because I buy a new one each year and that was ages ago.... I can look it up if you want me to... If so, hit me up on icq. Goodluck!

exspamr · 03-04-2004, 05:38 PM

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Originally posted by detoxed

This is a $2k laptop, its worth paying to get it fixed, its been fucked up for 3 months now just getting around to checking it out

when did you buy it and what brand is it, sometimes your warranty will surprise you... compaq's warranty plans fucking kick mad ass... i dont know if you called to check on the warranty or not but you might want to look for the parts you need on ebay, even if its the complete motherboard... see what that goes for and call the manufacturer and see what they would charge to repair it if its not under warranty

detoxed · 03-05-2004, 12:12 PM

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Originally posted by exspamr

when did you buy it and what brand is it, sometimes your warranty will surprise you... compaq's warranty plans fucking kick mad ass... i dont know if you called to check on the warranty or not but you might want to look for the parts you need on ebay, even if its the complete motherboard... see what that goes for and call the manufacturer and see what they would charge to repair it if its not under warranty

I think it fell off a truck

tadus · 03-05-2004, 01:04 PM

Dont spend money on it, buy another better one. Laptop cost too much to repair.

valley hina · 03-05-2004, 01:54 PM

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Originally posted by tadus
Dont spend money on it, buy another better one. Laptop cost too much to repair.

i agree it might be alot of money

axelcat · 03-05-2004, 01:55 PM

Just buy a new one

detoxed · 03-05-2004, 01:56 PM

What a bunch of dumb answers.. spend $1k to fix a perfectly good fast laptop, or buy a new one for $2k. No wonder so many people in adult are losing money.

exspamr · 03-05-2004, 02:01 PM

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Originally posted by detoxed
What a bunch of dumb answers.. spend $1k to fix a perfectly good fast laptop, or buy a new one for $2k. No wonder so many people in adult are losing money.

my answer wasnt dumb, look on ebay for the parts you need

Naj - Drizunk · 03-05-2004, 02:04 PM

Well, it sounds like a simple issue of taking the laptop apart, pulling out the motherboard and then resoldering the power connector on. Easier said than done. I could do it, but it'd take me a couple hours. I too would be interested in buying it off you, depending on the specs.

Va2k · 03-05-2004, 02:10 PM

First look on ebay for another mother board, I am going through that same problem with my compaq p 2100us lucky I Have it covered they are to be here by monday to pick it up, everywhere I called I got it would be better to buy a new one or find another mother board.

There is another thing its a power converter look in google power conectors for lap tops etc... what it does it jumps the old power part and stays firm. Mine didnt have one so I had to send the whole thing in hoping they will just replace the mother board.
Tom

KRosh · 03-05-2004, 02:22 PM

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Originally posted by exspamr

my answer wasnt dumb, look on ebay for the parts you need

the power connector is quite an easy fix. It would probably cost you minimum shop charge to take the laptop apart and fix the connector.

Do you have a Fry's Electronics where you live??

You can also check craigs list under computer services

cypocrypt · 03-05-2004, 02:22 PM

yup...buy a new one

Cyborg69 · 03-05-2004, 02:25 PM

icu33774 · 03-05-2004, 03:16 PM

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Originally posted by detoxed
What a bunch of dumb answers.. spend $1k to fix a perfectly good fast laptop, or buy a new one for $2k. No wonder so many people in adult are losing money.

well if you dont like tha anwsers dont ask the question plain and simple...

detoxed · 03-05-2004, 03:19 PM

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Originally posted by icu33774

well if you dont like tha anwsers dont ask the question plain and simple...

Thats another dumb response. How am I supposed to know that people will give stupid answers before i ask the question? Wait dont answer that. Hehe Im catching on.

Nathan · 03-05-2004, 03:32 PM

detoxed,

it very much depends on the brand if its worth it. For Sony for example, to fix such a bug, is basically as expensive as buying a new one.

You MIGHT get lucky and get someone who can fix the motherboard without exchanging it, I would just look around for a good repair shop and ask them.

It is rather likely that they need to exchange the motherboard though, and thats really expensive since spare-part mobos are almost as expensive as equivilant new notebooks.

strobi · 03-05-2004, 03:50 PM

If it's a damaged power supply contact it shood cost you 50-100$ to fix (max!). Just fix the damn thing, bying a new one is insane!

strobi · 03-05-2004, 03:51 PM

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Originally posted by Cyborg69

not again

detoxed · 03-05-2004, 04:40 PM

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Originally posted by va2k
First look on ebay for another mother board, I am going through that same problem with my compaq p 2100us lucky I Have it covered they are to be here by monday to pick it up, everywhere I called I got it would be better to buy a new one or find another mother board.

There is another thing its a power converter look in google power conectors for lap tops etc... what it does it jumps the old power part and stays firm. Mine didnt have one so I had to send the whole thing in hoping they will just replace the mother board.
Tom

Same fucking model! Compaq Presario 2120us
If you get a chance, ask how much they normally would charge to fix it!

03-04-2004, 01:08 PM	#1
detoxed vip member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,798	how much will this laptop cost to fix I have a laptop and the place where I connect the power supply to the back of the laptop is fucked up. Its disconnected or loose or something, and its connected to the motherboard. Any idea how much this will cost to get fixed at a computer repair shop? Not under warranty

03-04-2004, 05:37 PM	#8
angeleyes Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wandering around FL using random Wireless Connections Posts: 3,584	I had the same problem with my old Tecra 8000.......it had nothing to do with the power cord... the tech guy suggested that I not repair it and just get a new one. (He wasn't trying to sell me anything, it was a repair depot). I forget the problem now because I buy a new one each year and that was ages ago.... I can look it up if you want me to... If so, hit me up on icq. Goodluck! __________________ Need a Writer? Contact Me. I write quality descriptions, short erotic stories, quality one-liners.. whatever you need.

03-05-2004, 01:04 PM	#11
tadus Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 131	Dont spend money on it, buy another better one. Laptop cost too much to repair. __________________

03-05-2004, 02:04 PM	#16
Naj - Drizunk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 3	Well, it sounds like a simple issue of taking the laptop apart, pulling out the motherboard and then resoldering the power connector on. Easier said than done. I could do it, but it'd take me a couple hours. I too would be interested in buying it off you, depending on the specs. Last edited by Naj - Drizunk; 03-05-2004 at 02:07 PM..

03-05-2004, 02:10 PM	#17
Va2k I’m still alive barley. Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Va Posts: 10,060	First look on ebay for another mother board, I am going through that same problem with my compaq p 2100us lucky I Have it covered they are to be here by monday to pick it up, everywhere I called I got it would be better to buy a new one or find another mother board. There is another thing its a power converter look in google power conectors for lap tops etc... what it does it jumps the old power part and stays firm. Mine didnt have one so I had to send the whole thing in hoping they will just replace the mother board. Tom __________________

03-04-2004, 01:09 PM	#2
BradM Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 1123,6536,5231 Posts: 3,397	Dont bother. Just send it to me and buy a new one

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cashman Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 898	Tech guys are like mechanics, there could be a big range.

03-05-2004, 01:55 PM	#13
axelcat Adult Locals Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West Coast Posts: 25,450	Just buy a new one

03-05-2004, 01:56 PM	#14
detoxed vip member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,798	What a bunch of dumb answers.. spend $1k to fix a perfectly good fast laptop, or buy a new one for $2k. No wonder so many people in adult are losing money.

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cypocrypt Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York and on icq 108422465 Posts: 1,851	yup...buy a new one

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Cyborg69 So Fucking Banned Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canada T.O. Posts: 932	...

03-05-2004, 03:32 PM	#23
Nathan Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,108	detoxed, it very much depends on the brand if its worth it. For Sony for example, to fix such a bug, is basically as expensive as buying a new one. You MIGHT get lucky and get someone who can fix the motherboard without exchanging it, I would just look around for a good repair shop and ask them. It is rather likely that they need to exchange the motherboard though, and thats really expensive since spare-part mobos are almost as expensive as equivilant new notebooks. __________________ "Think about it a little more and you'll agree with me, because you're smart and I'm right." - Charlie Munger

03-05-2004, 03:50 PM	#24
strobi Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 7,383	If it's a damaged power supply contact it shood cost you 50-100$ to fix (max!). Just fix the damn thing, bying a new one is insane!