Laptop repair

[GilpinGuy]

My laptop's power jack is loose/busted/not charging. Any recommendation for a repair shop? West end of the Denver metro or Evergreen would be best. Thanks.

[cstone]

Depending on whether you are gaming/video rendering or just surfing the net like most of us, I would pick this up: https://denver.craigslist.org/sys/d/dell-latitude-d630-laptop/6364741448.html

Once you have that working for you, then you can pull your current laptop apart and see if it is worth fixing. I just bought new hinges ($6) for my Dell D830 and put a second SSD in it for extra storage. Still running Linux and I have never liked my laptop more than I do now.

I am no help when it comes to recommendations on computer repair shops. They normally charge more than the computer is worth, IMO.

[TFOGGER]

Depending on what it is, I may be able to help. I've done a lot of laptop and cell phone basic repairs (sceeens, power switches, hard drives, etc.). PM me if you get a chance, and I'll do a little research.

[Ah Pook]

I know a guy in Ned.

[GilpinGuy]

Ok, I've been watching videos and this repair seems fairly straightforward. And the part is <$8. I'm gonna go for it. Thanks guys!

[newracer]

I just repaired the power jack on a Dell and it was very easy.


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[hurley842002]

I still need to repair the cable going from computer to screen on my laptop, the computer is literally like new (albeit 2.5 years old), so I don't want to just scrap it. Anyone have experience doing this?

[Mazin]

I still need to repair the cable going from computer to screen on my laptop, the computer is literally like new (albeit 2.5 years old), so I don't want to just scrap it. Anyone have experience doing this?

Yep need to buy the ribbon cord and take it down and put it back together. Hit me up

[hurley842002]

That's the term I was looking for, cord not cable lol.

[Erni]

I replaced a screen then the screen cover and hinges. The hinges are were a crappy design and broke. Toughest part was figuring out which screws to remove and how to get the screen bazel on and off.
Youtube is your friend here. Take a look at a video and see if it is your cup of tea.

Also you will need a set of tiny screwdrivers. Lowes/Kobolt had a set that was ok.

[GilpinGuy]

I still need to repair the cable going from computer to screen on my laptop, the computer is literally like new (albeit 2.5 years old), so I don't want to just scrap it. Anyone have experience doing this?

Same with mine. More like a year and a half old. Kills me to have to take the damn thing apart, but I've been doing that since I was a little boy (much to my parents dismay LOL).

[cstone]

Two is one, and one is none.

I've often found that I need one working computer to fix another non-working computer. If nothing else, I can use the working computer to watch a YouTube video or order parts to fix the broken machine.

Some manufacturers are harder to work on than others. IMO, Apple makes a very nice machine but they are a royal pain to put back together after they have been opened. IMO, Dell is the easiest with ASUS a close second. Most upgrade parts are generic, but case parts like hinges and motherboards are totally proprietary.

Computers are a commodity and not worth much anymore.

Good luck with the fix.

[GilpinGuy]

Two is one, and one is none.

I've often found that I need one working computer to fix another non-working computer. If nothing else, I can use the working computer to watch a YouTube video or order parts to fix the broken machine.

Some manufacturers are harder to work on than others. IMO, Apple makes a very nice machine but they are a royal pain to put back together after they have been opened. IMO, Dell is the easiest with ASUS a close second. Most upgrade parts are generic, but case parts like hinges and motherboards are totally proprietary.

Computers are a commodity and not worth much anymore.

Good luck with the fix.

2 is 1 and 1 in none. Damn right there. I used a tablet to follow along a YT video for the fix and it was fairly easy. A few times I had to kinda pull stuff apart that snaps together and I thought it was going to break, but it all went fine. $7.88 fix.

[cstone]

2 is 1 and 1 in none. Damn right there. I used a tablet to follow along a YT video for the fix and it was fairly easy. A few times I had to kinda pull stuff apart that snaps together and I thought it was going to break, but it all went fine. $7.88 fix.

[HiFive]

[Mazin]

2 is 1 and 1 in none. Damn right there. I used a tablet to follow along a YT video for the fix and it was fairly easy. A few times I had to kinda pull stuff apart that snaps together and I thought it was going to break, but it all went fine. $7.88 fix.

You mean to tell me that you with no real working knowledge of the mechanics of such a sophisticated machine you able to, disassemble, diagnose, repair and reassemble it back in Woking order??? Without the use of Geek Squad, you sir must be the smartest man alive!

I'm just playing around, computer hardware is easy it's the software that's a PIA. Congrats brotha on a job well done and saving yourself some serous change. [Beer]

[TFOGGER]

[Beer]

Congratulations, you are now a certified geek!