MB Laptop

[sm100378]

Hey,

Okay, so I know what happened is my fault, but I would like to get this resolved. I have a Dell 5160 laptop. I dont want to get rid of it because it is blazing fast with performance. However, being that it is a laptop, I use it sometimes when I am lying in bed. The problem is that the cord that recharges the laptop via the back port ultimately connecting to the MB has "made it self loose", so that when I simply try to plug it in for a recharge, it wont unless I "strategically" angle the cord to hit the precise spot. Even then, it will need to be adjusted in order for me to have it fully recharged. I am out of warranty (by less than a year, ugh) and have contacted dell and they want $250 to replace the entire MB (which they say is the only option) because the recharge piece is soldiered onto the MB. I went to ebay and the MB for 5160 go for the same price.

Is there an easier way for me to get this serviced? I have electrical experience (somewhat) and just dont want to pay $250. Is there a place that sells the recharge part of the MB, which is all that I need, instead of a new MB? Any ideas/suggestions would be great.

Thanks in advance.

[flanzig1]

You may be able to find a replacement plug socket at a commercial electronic supply company like Newark or Allied Electronics but the socket on the mother board could be exclusive to Dell. Also, depending on the reason for the bad connection, it may not be repairable(like traces broke on the board itself).

[thefultonhow]

http://www.doctorlaptop-repair-jack.com/

Keep in mind that this will require some technical know-how and a soldering iron.

[sm100378]

Thank you, I will look into this.

Originally Posted by thefultonhow http://www.doctorlaptop-repair-jack.com/ Keep in mind that this will require some technical know-how and a soldering iron.