Howdy all!

I've got a 4 year old HP laptop. I believe the power inlet is shot as I cannot get the power cord to work correctly. I tried a new power pack and still, no go. Called HP and they said the port soldered onto the motherboard needs to be changed and that it's not something I can do myself.

Anyone know of a reliable, fairly cheap, place that can do this? I was thinking about Best Buy "Geek Squad" but they said it will be over $200. Not sure it's worth that right now, although the thing worked fantastic and never had a problem.

Is there somewhere else that could do this?

Thanks!

4 years is a long time old in computer time as far as advancements go...

i'd invest into a new machine if i were you.

I'd avoid the geek squad. May be time to buy new...

-spence

i went there with a PC and i had the full service policy
and they still wanted to charge me like you said -> $200.00 bucks...

the thing that pissed me off was...they didnt have the motherboard drivers for a computer they sell... and that ain't right...

i had downloaded them to another PC but couldn't find a way to transfer them
from one PC to another ...(long story) but finally i took the hard drive out of one PC and installed it in the broken PC as a slave drive...

and copied them over that way.... for free...

friggan bassturds...at bestbuy. :hs:

Where are you located? I know of a company that might be able to help in Holliston. I can check with them if you'd like. At that age though, I'd consider spending the money on a new one. If you want advice one where to pick one up, feel free to email - happy to help another fisherman.

I was afraid of the responses. Problem is the computer still worked fantastic! I kept it up to date, kept it clean and it's just the power plug thingy. Maybe a little extra cash and I'll have it done. Beats spending $1k for a new one. Was mostly used for ITunes, wife internet surfing upstairs and little projects.

Thanks for the help!

IMO, I'd back it up and attempt to fix it, or have an electronics guru fix it. Worst case you'll be buying a new PC, but you'd be doing that anyways.

Whats wrong with the connection? Is it not working at all, or is it cutting in and out?

Crash,

It was working off and on for a while. If you got the plug from the power pack just right, it would power up. got a new power pack, thinking that might be the problem, and it seemed to work better. Now, I can't get power to it. Have not had time to mess around with it in depth yet but will be doing so.

Might ask around to see what prices I can get. IMO, $200 beats $1000 or more. Still ran fantastic and miss it.

Bob I know a guy who repairs laptops and pc's on the side and he's GOOD. The guy does excellent work, I'll make a call and see what his rate is and what the expected turnaroudn is.

Bob I know a guy who repairs laptops and pc's on the side and he's GOOD. The guy does excellent work, I'll make a call and see what his rate is and what the expected turnaroudn is.

TT......

Thanks...that would be great! Sorry for the late response. Just got back from a week of non-stop fishing. Put it to you this way....stay home. Less expensive and more exciting :lossinit: