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Changing DC powerjack on laptop

garbear · 2009-11-21 00:37:32

anybody got any ideas as to if you can change the DC powerjack inside a dell laptop, i broke mine and the guys in the shop are charging 150 euro to fix it.

21-11-2009 12:37am

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garbear

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anybody got any ideas as to if you can change the DC powerjack inside a dell laptop, i broke mine and the guys in the shop are charging 150 euro to fix it.

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#2 21-11-2009 1:19am

Overheal

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150 euro is about right. Unless youre handy with a Soldering Iron and own a Soldering Iron and Soldering Equipment, I'd consider coughing it up. Its not like a laptop screen - there you just need a tiny screwdriver and steady hands.

Other than that, get several different estimates from several vendors before letting one mark you for a sucker and charge you a little more GP than most walk-ins.

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#3 22-11-2009 3:47am

Duggy747

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As OverHeal said, unless you're somewhat handy with a Soldering Iron and are confident about dismantiling your laptop I'd shop around for the best deal.

A lot of places can screw you.

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