Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 27

Thread: Computer repair advice needed!!

  1. #1

    Default Computer repair advice needed!!

    I have a laptop PC and it's not working right now. The power connector thing became unconnected from the mother board due to repeated yanking of the power cord. I am pretty certain that if it can be fixed, a computer geek will just need to solder it back on the mother board. Any ideas how much this will cost for repair?

    TIA

    Gnomey
    This space available for lease.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Posts
    67,743

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by gnomeflinger View Post
    I have a laptop PC and it's not working right now. The power connector thing became unconnected from the mother board due to repeated yanking of the power cord. I am pretty certain that if it can be fixed, a computer geek will just need to solder it back on the mother board. Any ideas how much this will cost for repair?

    TIA

    Gnomey
    Probably depends if you can find a local shop that does that kind of repair or have to send it off. If you send it back to the manufacturer, it will likely be very expensive. However, there are some internet places that do flat fee repairs.

  3. #3

    Default

    I did a quick google search and it's the DC power jack that is broken. It sounds like an easy fix. If it has to go back to the manufacturer, I'm saying screw it and getting a new one.
    This space available for lease.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Adopted Bronco:
    Randy Gradishar
    Posts
    4,141

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by gnomeflinger View Post
    I did a quick google search and it's the DC power jack that is broken. It sounds like an easy fix. If it has to go back to the manufacturer, I'm saying screw it and getting a new one.
    I had that problem with my laptop a few months ago... a repair place told me it would be around $150 to fix it. (I know how to use a soldering iron, so opted instead to find the new DC jack on ebay and fix it myself for a lot less).

  5. #5

    Default

    I don't know crap about computers, Gnomey, but I bet this person can help!



    ...going out on a limb there I know, but...

  6. The Following User High Fived Broncolingus For This Post:


  7. #6
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Denver
    Adopted Bronco:
    Eddie "Casino" Royal
    Posts
    12,331

    Default

    I say push some buttons.

  8. #7

    Default

    Get a new computer.

  9. The Following User High Fived Requiem / The Dagda For This Post:


  10. #8

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Broncolingus View Post
    I don't know crap about computers, Gnomey, but I bet this person can help!



    ...going out on a limb there I know, but...
    Lingus, you suck.

    Though I could probably get away with paying the dude with twinkies instead of dollars. Thinking about it...
    This space available for lease.

  11. The Following User High Fived gnomeflinger For This Post:


  12. #9

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Cicero View Post
    Get a new computer.
    That would be awesome, except it's expensive and I spent many many hours making that laptop MINE. It's my baby.
    This space available for lease.

  13. #10

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by girler View Post
    I say push some buttons.
    Whose buttons?
    This space available for lease.

  14. #11
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Adopted Bronco:
    Pat Bowlen
    Posts
    97,306

    Default

    Step 1: Open window.
    Step 2: Pick up computer and step towards said window.
    Step 3: Hurl computer out window.
    Step 4: Get something to drink.
    Step 5: Go to another computer and order a laptop from preferred computer company.

    Hope this helps.
    *The statements above are my opinions, unless they are links, because then they are links, which wouldn't make them my opinions, and I suppose stats aren't necessarily opinion, but they are certainly presented to support an opinion. Proceed accordingly.

    Quote Originally Posted by Buff View Post
    What is this, amateur hour? It's TNF against the Jets and you didn't think you'd need extra booze?

  15. The Following User High Fived MOtorboat For This Post:


  16. #12

    Default

    500 dollars for a ballin' HP Mini is not expensive at all.

  17. #13
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Waco, TX
    Adopted Bronco:
    Rick Upchurch
    Posts
    10,140

    Default

    Have you tried duct tape?

    (Serious answer.)
    How's your burger, bro? - Ancient proverb

  18. #14

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Cicero View Post
    500 dollars for a ballin' HP Mini is not expensive at all.
    I've seen those at Costco. I want one. But I don't have $500 in the budget for a computer. I do if we don't want to eat this month and live in the dark. Since we wouldn't be able to pay the electric bill, getting a new computer would be pointless.
    This space available for lease.

  19. #15

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by NameUsedBefore View Post
    Have you tried duct tape?

    (Serious answer.)

    Grandpa???

    Duct tape won't fix this. This is a open it up, solder the part back on, close it up, give it back.
    This space available for lease.

Go
Shop AFC Champions and Super Bowl gear at the official online Pro Shop of the Denver Broncos!

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. How do I...(computer ?)
    By Sassy in forum What's on your Mind (Chit Chat)
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 09-06-2008, 08:40 PM
  2. HELP! NEED ADVICE ...Even Drunken Advice Will Do!
    By Sassy in forum What's on your Mind (Chit Chat)
    Replies: 37
    Last Post: 08-31-2008, 08:57 PM
  3. Medical Advice needed.
    By Requiem / The Dagda in forum What's on your Mind (Chit Chat)
    Replies: 22
    Last Post: 08-30-2008, 03:13 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
status.broncosforums.com - BroncosForums status updates
Partner with the USA Today Sports Media Group