OT: Laptop power connector servicing?

[stu]

Having repaired a few laptops myself, let me add a few points.
The most difficult things about repairing laptops are:
	1. Figuring out how they come apart, and
	2. Remembering how they go back together. The rest is pretty simple.
This type of repair isn't all that uncommon or difficult, finding someone 
willing to do it is, and a shop will always opt for the easiest solution that 
nets them the most profit. You might check in with some of the local 
merchants who deal with used laptops - check in the Penny Saver/Bargain 
Locater - I'm willing to bet that if they don't do the repairs themselves 
they might be able to point you to someone who does.
	Stu

On Saturday 19 January 2008 5:49 pm, Charles Lewton wrote:
> Craig,
>
> It depends on what is broken or loose.  For instance, a crack in the
> circuit print is easily fixed if it occurs on a surface plane and not in a
> multilayer portion.
>
> Once accessible, it should be straight forward.  Of course, 23 years as a
> bench tech have probably colored my vision.
>
> On Gmail, the side ads that appeared with this thread showed several
> $99-$125 places that will fix it.  The web sites do not appear to have dirt
> clods on them or anything.
>
> This link has some good info, especially if certain HP models are involved:
>
> http://www.powerjackrepair.net/
>
> I would check locally first.
>
> Good luck to your friend Alan.
>
> Chuck
>
> On Jan 19, 2008 3:25 PM, Craig White <craigwhite at azapple.com> wrote:
> > On Sat, 2008-01-19 at 12:34 -0700, Alan Dayley wrote:
> > > I have a friend with a loose power connector on his laptop.  I probably
> > > just needs to be opened up and soldered back in place.  The places he
> > > has contacted about doing this simply offer to replace the motherboard
> > > without even looking if that is needed.
> > >
> > > Does anyone know of a computer service or electronics repair place that
> > > reputably does this sort of repair?
> >
> > ----
> > I don't think a reputable place would ever suggest such a thing is
> > possible. The power supply connector has both a physical stop and is
> > directly mounted on the motherboard and once it has been broken, a
> > solder repair would only be temporary at best and represent the type of
> > repair that would give a shop a bad name.
> >
> > That of course is a massive generalization without looking at it but
> > considering the amount of time/skill/energy it takes just to get a look
> > it's very fair.
> >
> > Craig
> >
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