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Motherboard damage Dell Vostro 15 I3 upgrade or buy new laptop?

  • 23-11-2019 4:40pm
    #1
    cruizer22b
    Registered Users Posts: 205 ✭✭


    Hi.
    Looking for some help. I have a Dell Vostro 15 I3 laptop with what looks like spill damage on the mother board. I was thinking about getting an 860 Evo SSD but with the new motherboard would it be worth it or should I just buy a new laptop?

    Thanks for any advice.


Comments

  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    depends on what the motherboard costs and how old the laptop is/ how the specs compare to current ones.


  • #3
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    What makes you think it has motherboard damage?

    Also, getting an 860 Evo is dependant really on your personal choice, whether or not you think it would improve things for you with a functioning Vostro.


  • #4
    cruizer22b
    Registered Users Posts: 205 ✭✭cruizer22b


    Thanks for the replies. Pc world opened the laptop and showed me the motherboard which is rusted with what looks like a soft drink.Its one of my kids laptops that apparently nothing spilled on. They suggested I put an SSD in and try get a new mother board but they don't do the motherboard repairs themselves. Its I3 and 4gb ram I think.

    I was going to buy her an ipad and keep the laptop myself and just try upgrade it.


  • #5
    joejoggs
    Site Banned Posts: 35 ✭joejoggs


    If the laptop is currently working then I wouldn't bother with a new motherboard. I wouldn't listen to those lads in PC world to be honest.

    If your inclined to get a new motherboard there around 200-300 mark . If your not comfortable fitting it your self then your probably looking at minimum 50 for it to be installed and another 70 for the SSD. Computer repair shops will charge more than 50, more like a hundred.

    I'd just get a new laptop to be honest and no better time with black Friday coming up, but if the current laptop is working fine then I wouldn't bother.

    Any pictures of the water damage and could advise more.


  • #6
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    I would agree with above. Is laptop working? Could be it only needs a new keyboard, which is relatively easy to replace.


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