Ethernet pins are broken

Question

I broke some of the ethernet pins in my inspiron 8600 laptop Can i change ethernet socket without changing the motherboard??? if so how? Ethernet is integrated with the motherboard, right???

NemesisDB · Answer

it's probably possible to repair (especially for a repair shop) but the easiest way to go might be to get a USB2 to ethernet adapter or get an ethernet pc-card.

akramsmg · Answer

can DELL fix it, or they have to replace the motherboard, i.e do i have to pay for motheroard replacement or for ethernet socket replacement?? thanks for your help

NemesisDB · Answer

dell won't repair motherboards, only replace.  if you're under warranty, they might replace it for free.  otherwise, you're out a decent amount of money.

akramsmg · Answer

are they replace with new motherboard or with a refurbished one?

NemesisDB · Answer

after 90 days I believe that the warranty says refurbs can be used.  there's not really a way for you to tell though.  if you're still under warranty, the replacement will be covered for the remainer of your warranty.  if not, I think it's 90 days.

akramsmg · Answer

does that covered by waranty although i broke the pins?

NemesisDB · Answer

it depends.  if they broke because of a defect then yes.  if they broke because of abuse then no.  unless you have 'complete care' warranty, in which case damange you caused is also covered

akramsmg · Answer

is the network socket part of the motherboard??? or it seperated?

NemesisDB · Answer

as i said before (i think), it is integrated with the board

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