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timvp
02-02-2005, 08:04 PM
The part on the computer where you plug in the power cord to somehow broke. It's hard to explain but the bottom part of the socket got broken off so when you plug in the adapter, nothing happens. The power cord itself also is damaged.

What to do? If I take it to a computer repair shop, will they be able to replace the socket?

Or am I screwed and should just toss it?

:pctoss :drunk
MannyIsGod
02-02-2005, 08:07 PM
What brand? How old?
timvp
02-02-2005, 08:08 PM
Sony Vaio. Year and a half old.

Never had any trouble with the computer itself.
Kori Ellis
02-02-2005, 08:10 PM
I think it's my fault. I'm assuming that the battery adapter was still plugged into the computer and I jammed the whole thing into my laptop bag, snapping off the socket.

I don't know for a fact that's how it happened, but it's the only thing I can deduce.
home handle
02-02-2005, 08:13 PM
that sucks. ive had a power cord for one of my laptops get worn near the end of it to the point it didnt work (cost nothing thanks to manf warranty) and a cord for another which basically burnt out and will cost about $70 to replace.

dont give up on the laptop though. cant beat being able to take a shit and surf.
Kori Ellis
02-02-2005, 08:17 PM
I would think that a computer repair place can fix the socket and then we can just get a new cord, etc. But I'm not sure that it's that simple.
exstatic
02-02-2005, 08:29 PM
Check eBay for the AC power adapter cord. It's Sony, so you'll pay through the nose if you go retail. Hopefully, the socket is modular, and not part of the motherboard.
MannyIsGod
02-02-2005, 08:35 PM
yeah, if the socket is part of the board, then you're looking at a new board. I would actually take it somewhere to get it fixed, but I don't know of any good Sony places to get it fixed.
ChumpDumper
02-02-2005, 08:44 PM
Man, "Mr. Notebook" up here flat out refuses to even look at Vaios -- the owner chased out a guy that had a simple bad stick of RAM that was easily fixed just because of the name. If it's the board, you're probably going to have to send it somewhere. It might be cheaper just to replace. Good luck.
exstatic
02-03-2005, 12:01 AM
What VAIO model number is it? I was just on eBay, and there is a guy who will swap out the MB for some models. He was charging like $400.
Kori Ellis
02-03-2005, 12:03 AM
It's PCG-9L1L

Are you sure the socket is part of the motherboard? Maybe (hopefully) they can just fix the socket.
exstatic
02-03-2005, 01:05 AM
I don't know, Kori, just doing some research in case. :)
Nbadan
02-03-2005, 03:00 AM
This sounds like a job for SparePartsWarehouse (http://www.sparepartswarehouse.com/laptop-repair/TX-Texas-laptop-repair.aspx)
mouse
02-03-2005, 03:04 AM
How much you sell it for?
Kori Ellis
02-03-2005, 12:54 PM
I don't want to sell it. It's nearly brand new.

Okay, it's going to cost $276 for Sony to fix, but I have to ship it off. So it won't be ready in time before we go out of town.

So ... next question.

Is there a place that I can rent a laptop for a week or so? We need to be able to work while we are out of town.
SpursWoman
02-03-2005, 12:56 PM
I've looked into that before....I'm not sure if any of the computer shops around town do it, but as a last resort you can try like Aaron Rents ... those little stores that rent, rent to own furniture & appliances. Most carry laptops/computers.
mouse
02-03-2005, 04:31 PM
Kori call my friend mark 287-0465
he will have it running in 24 hours and it will cost 160-180 depending on the model #
he might rent you another laptop for now. make sure you have the model number ready
and tell him what you need the Laptop for so he knows if you need a high dollar one or not..he has one that cost 3,000 and he does not like lending it out unless you have good credit.
hurry he has 9 others to work on and he is willing to put you at the front of the line,,,offer him some Spur tickets
Kori Ellis
02-03-2005, 05:41 PM
Thanks I'll call him.
Kori Ellis
02-04-2005, 05:08 PM
Thanks Mouse, he's going to fix it on Monday for $185.

:)

Mouse comes thru ....
SpursWoman
02-04-2005, 05:10 PM
Cool! :)
mouse
02-04-2005, 05:47 PM
The guy is real cool he tunes into the Ticket radio 14/7 , he was very impressed with your website and how he had no idea you run over 3 websites, and that you was the kori eilis from the game time react. I was hoping you would invite him to the GTG so he would fix your PC for $100.00, I need to start working on Laptops there is good money in that,

He wants his tile in the kitchen removed if anyone needs a tile job also,
Or need some major work done?

http://www.boomspeed.com/woaimouse/image001.jpg
ducks
02-04-2005, 10:26 PM
Get A Mac You People!
ducks
02-04-2005, 10:27 PM
I need to start working on Laptops there is good money in that,

YOU ACTUALLY WORK?
Duff McCartney
02-04-2005, 10:30 PM
I need to start working on Laptops there is good money in that,

YOU ACTUALLY WORK?

:lol
Kori Ellis
02-04-2005, 10:42 PM
Get A Mac You People!

Mac wouldn't do anything for me breaking the socket.

Good try.
Kori Ellis
02-10-2005, 06:41 PM
Mouse, thank you very much.

The guy fixed my computer and it's ready for pickup 2 hours after I dropped it off.

If anyone needs to buy or repair a laptop, go to this guy.

Mark 287-0465
MannyIsGod
02-10-2005, 07:14 PM
good job mouse.